Saskatoon Serviceberry – Amelanchier alnifolia 200 Seeds | Hardy Native Juneberry | Edible Berry Shrub Cold Hardy | Sweet Purple Berries | Ideal for Hedge & Windbreak Plantings

Grow your own beautiful and productive edible landscape with 200 Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) seeds. Also known as Juneberry, Shadbush, or Western Serviceberry, this hardy North American native produces stunning white spring blossoms followed by sweet, blueberry-like purple berries in early summer.

In early spring, slender pink buds open into abundant clusters of delicate white flowers that often cover the branches before leaves fully emerge. By late June or early July, dark red-purple berries ripen. The fruit is sweet, juicy, and often compared to a blend of apple and blueberry flavor. Perfect for fresh eating, pies, jams, wine, cider, baking, and drying for trail mixes.

In autumn, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of yellow-orange and reddish purple, making this shrub attractive in every season. Extremely cold hardy, wind tolerant, and adaptable, Saskatoon Serviceberry is ideal for edible hedges, windbreaks, wildlife plantings, and naturalized landscapes.

You will receive:

✔️ 200 Saskatoon Serviceberry seeds
✔️ Hardy edible native fruit variety
✔️ Beautiful spring flowering shrub
✔️ Excellent for windbreaks & hedges
✔️ Securely packaged seeds

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Saskatoon Serviceberry / Juneberry
Botanical Name: Amelanchier alnifolia
Plant Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to many soils
Water: Medium
Mature Height: 6–35 feet
Spread: 3–20 feet
Hardiness Zones: 3–10
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: White
Fruit: Dark purple edible berries (early summer)
Growth Rate: Medium
Wildlife Value: Excellent for birds and pollinators

💡 Germination Instructions:
• Soak seeds in water for 24 hours
• Cold stratify for 90 days at approximately 40°F in moist (not wet) medium
• Sow 1/8 inch deep
• Keep evenly moist until germination

Patience is important when growing woody shrubs from seed.