Smokey saskatoon berries are optimal for the fresh eating market with a mild sweet flavour, these berries are a great substitute for blueberries. Smokey is one of the best yielding varieties, and grows up to 12 feet tall. Saskatoons by nature are slow growing, and while they will bear fruit in 3-5 years, it can take up to 15 years for a full crop.
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 2
Recommended Use: juice, cooking, baking, drying
Ripens: late June
Pollination: Self-pollinating
Size including roots: 2 yr. plant, minimum 20 cm tall