Thiessen Saskatoon Berry

The ‘Thiessen’ cultivar of Amelanchier alnifolia (saskatoon berry) offers home gardeners a standout edible shrub with large, richly flavoured purple‑blue berries and excellent productivity. Known for its early bloom, plentiful fruit over a long harvesting period and strong hardiness (Zone 2), Thiessen is as suitable for British Columbia gardens (including Vancouver Island) as it is for prairies. With its attractive white spring flowers and vivid fall foliage, it gives both edible value and landscape appeal. Packaged as a 2.5″ plant size, it’s an ideal size for planting now and growing into a productive shrub. Drip irrigation is preferred to reduce foliar diseases.

• 1 Year Old Plant in a 2.5 inch pot
  
• Large purple‑blue fruit, sweet‑tangy flavour
• Early‑season harvest, long fruiting window
• Very cold‑hardy, easy care shrub
  

Colour	Purple‑blue berries when ripe; deep green foliage turning yellow/orange in fall
Hardiness Zone	2 - 7
Height	98"
Sun Requirement	Full Sun
Fragrant	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Plant Timing	March - May
Harvest	July
Plant Depth	Crown at soil level
Spacing	40"