Standing Ovation™ Saskatoon Berry is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance of magnificent deep purple berries from late spring to early summer. It is draped in stunning clusters of white flowers rising above the foliage from early to mid spring before the leaves. It has forest green deciduous foliage which emerges red in spring. The oval leaves turn an outstanding yellow in the fall.
Standing Ovation™ Saskatoon Berry will grow to be about 12 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 2 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn't require a second plant nearby to set fruit.
This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species.
Details
Botanical Name
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'
Common Name
Standing Ovation™ Saskatoon Berry
Hardiness Zone
- 2b
Appearance
Max Height
12 feet
Max Spread
6 feet
Plant Form
- Columnar
Foliage Colour
- Red (Spring)
- Green
Fall Colour
- Yellow
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
- Purple
Growing
Flowering Period
Early to Mid Spring
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Low
Deer Resistance
Yes
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