Pembina Saskatoon

Description

Full sun, partial shade, attracts birds, deer resistant, Zone 2

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Pembina’

Pot size #1, #2

This ornamental and edible Saskatoon shrub is a great addition to your landscape. The shrub will produce large purplish-blue berries, and is good eaten fresh, or used in pies and jams. The foliage of this bush is a glossy green color and will change to bright orange and red leaves in the Fall. The shrub is also great to use as a border, erosion control, or mass planting.

The shrub will grow to be about 10 ft tall at maturity, and a spread of 10 ft. It tends to grow at a medium rate, and is a self-pollinating variety. It prefers average to moist conditions, but shouldn’t be left to dry out. Not picky about type of soil or pH.