|Connect with Nature Saskatoon (Amelanchier species) Also known
as: serviceberry, june-berry General: Saskatoon plants vary from
shrub to small tree size. A single stem may be less than 30 cm
high, whereas a clump of small trees may be over 6 metres tall.
Leaves & Twigs: Leaves are oval-shaped, and slightly longer
(about 2–6 cm) than they are wide. In the West, leaves are
usually rounded at the tip and straight across at the base, with
coarse “teeth” on the upper half. In the East, leaves are
pointed with teeth all around the edges. Flowers & Fruit: The
flowers appear in clusters of five to 11 white flowers, often
before the leaves are fully opened. Small clusters of reddish-
purple to black berries develop in early summer. Habitat:
Especially common in the West, saskatoon plants prefer well-
drained, coarse-textured soils. In the East, these shrubs often
are found in wetter soils. Sampling: Tag a typical shrub for
observation.