Reliable - Sweet Blue Fruit up to 1/2 inch in size
Found as a chance seedling in northern Michigan this selection produces much more fruit than the Canadian selections with a mild sweet flavor. 1/2 inch size fruits are produced in loose clusters. This seedling was selected from a plant that did not fit the normal species found in northern Michigan. We are still not sure what species it might be. It even runners a little bit and is more of a bush than a tree. Flowers are similar to the saskatoon. The fruit quality is the best with just the right balance of tart and sweet.
| Plant Specs |
| Genus & Species |
Amelanchier species |
| Seed Source |
Michigan Upper Penninsula |
| Hardiness |
-30 |
| Height (ft) |
10-15 |
| Width (ft) |
10 |
| Pollination Requirements |
Self fertile. |
| Soil |
Sandy, dry, slightly acidic |
| Climate |
Zone 3-6 ideal. Not as good farther south. |
| Ease of Cultivation |
Easy to grow. Slow to get started. Fruits in 4-6 years from seed. |
