Martin Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Martin’

 

A great tasting saskatoon with more uniform ripening of the berries. This seedling of ‘Thiessen’ was selected by Dieter Martin of Langham, Saskatchewan. Self pollinating; only one variety needed for fruit production.

 

 

Height: 15′

Spread: 10′

Light Needs: Full Sun

Hardiness Zone: 2

Foliage Colour: Green

Fall Foliage: Yellow

Growth Habit: Upright, Spreading

Flower Colour: White

Blooms: Spring

Fruit Colour: Blue

Fruit Size: 16 mm

Fruit Timing: Ripe Early to Mid July

Fruit Use: Fresh Eating, Cooking, Preserves

Key Features: Edible Fruit, Spring Blooms

Landscape Uses: Hedging, Orchards

Pollination: Self-Pollinating