Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia)
₹3,500.00 Regular Price
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Scientific Name: Amelanchier alnifolia — Saskatoon Serviceberry.
Native Home: Alaska, western Canada, and the northwestern United States.
Height: 1–8 m.
Lifespan: Around 20–50 years, sometimes longer.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Small stems are occasionally used for tool handles and minor crafts.
Harvesting: Berries are collected when ripe, usually in summer.
Age to Harvest: Fruit production often begins after 3–5 years.
Products: Edible berries, jams, pies, dried fruit, and ornamental plants.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Indigenous communities harvested Saskatoon berries fresh or dried them for winter food and traditional preparations.
Global Spread: Native to northwestern North America, growing in boreal forest edges, open woodlands, and mountain regions.
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