Regent Saskatoon*
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'
Regent Saskatoon fruit
Regent Saskatoon flowers
Other Names: Juneberry
A compact, upright form of this valuable landscape shrub with showy white flowers in spring followed by delicious berries in June that are great for pies, jams and fresh eating; unique habig make this a fine choice for garden use or in hedges
Edible Qualities
Regent Saskatoon is a medium-sized shrub that is typically grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well. It produces small blue round berries which are usually ready for picking in early summerin early summer. The berries have a sweet taste.
The berries are most often used in the following ways:
Fresh Eating
Regent Saskatoon is blanketed in stunning clusters of white flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid spring before the leaves. It has dark green foliage throughout the season. The oval leaves turn an outstanding yellow in the fall. It features an abundance of magnificent blue berries from late spring to early summer.
This is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Aside from its primary use as an edible, Regent Saskatoon is sutiable for the following landscape applications;
Orchard/Edible Landscaping
Regent Saskatoon will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn't require a second plant nearby to set fruit.