{"product_id":"saskatoon-berry-seeds-amelanchier-alnifolia","title":"Saskatoon Berry Tree Seeds | Saskatoon Serviceberry | (Amelanchier alnifolia)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe berry that fed the frontier. The shrub that feeds everything else.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmelanchier alnifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, the Saskatoon Berry, is one of the most productive and ecologically valuable native shrubs in North America. It produces sweet, blueberry-like fruit early in the season and supports pollinators, birds, and wildlife from spring through winter. With early white blooms, cold-hardiness, and adaptability to tough conditions, it earns its place in any functional landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces sweet, blueberry-like fruit early in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical early-season nectar source for bees and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely cold-hardy, thriving to zone 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh wildlife value; berries feed dozens of bird and animal species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought-tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThings You Probably Didn’t Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt helped sustain entire cultures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaskatoon Berries were a key ingredient in pemmican, a nutrient-dense food relied on by Indigenous peoples for survival during long winters and travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt gave a city its name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is named after this plant, derived from the Cree word \u003cem\u003emisâskwatômina\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt blooms before almost everything else.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften flowering while snow is still on the ground, it provides essential early nectar for pollinators emerging from winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fruit is highly nutritious.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaskatoon Berries are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and minerals like iron and magnesium, making them comparable to or exceeding blueberries in nutritional value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amelanchier alnifolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStratification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required; 90 days cold moist stratification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; prefers well-drained loamy or sandy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–15 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate (1–2 ft\/year)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it at the edge of a field or along a fence line and let it feed the bees in spring, you in summer, and the birds all winter long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"5 Seeds","offer_id":51705092473154,"sku":"SASKATOON-5","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":51705092505922,"sku":"SASKATOON-10","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":51705092538690,"sku":"SASKATOON-25","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Seeds","offer_id":51705092571458,"sku":"SASKATOON-40","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":51705092604226,"sku":"SASKATOON-100","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/5456\/4674\/files\/SASKATOON-SHOPIFY.png?v=1786997061","url":"https:\/\/evergreenseedco.com\/products\/saskatoon-berry-seeds-amelanchier-alnifolia","provider":"Evergreen Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}