Mulberry and saskatoon
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Saskatoon berry cultivar descriptions, characteristics and features.


Breed Berry size Shape Height Fecundity Characteristics Sprouts Fruiting time Origin
Smoky Average 14 mm Upright, spreading structure. 2.5-3 m Very good and constant The most comercially planted variety. Blooms late, so the blossoms are protected from late frosts; berries are round and sweet; high ratio of sugar acids; ripens evenly. Plenty Beginning of July Peace River, Alberta
Northline Average 16 mm Upright, spreading structure. 3 m Very good and constant Long-lived, highly productive, commercially planted variety, ripens evenly. Plenty Beginning of July Beaverlodge, Alberta
Honeywood Average 16 mm Upright, spreading structure. 3.6 m Very good and constant Dark blue, when ripe; ripens unevenly in large bunches; blooms late, so unlikely to be damaged by frost. Ripens evenly. Little End of July Parkside, Saskatchewan
Sleyt Average 12mm Colonial iki 2m Good Sweet. Oblong, bluish-black berries, covered with a light layer of wax. Ripens evenly. Little End of June
Thiessen Average 17 mm or more; biggest berries Round bush. 4-4.5 m Very good The best variety for household. Difficult to mechanically collect berries; ripens unevenly; blooms late making it unlikely to be damaged by spring frosts. Average End of June North Saskatchewan River, Saskatchewan
Martin Average 16 mm or more Big round bush. 3 m Good Wonderful taste. The parientage is derived from Thiessen. Ripens evenly. Average End of June Langham, Saskatchewan