It is a cultivar of the serviceberry (also called Juneberries at times), which many people in our region are more likely to recognize. One of the pleasant aspects of the Saskatoon berry is that ...

Saskatoon-juniper rust is another potential problem. It makes yellow spots and spikes on leaves and fruit. Planting serviceberry trees far from juniper bushes helps prevent this infection ...

Serviceberry is a great native shrub for our landscapes. Its fragrant flowers bloom in spring and then forms a blueberry-like fruit that birds love and was extensively used by native Americans.