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Amelanchier alnifolia 'Martin'


Common Name: Martin Saskatoon

Bloomtime: Spring

Bloomcolor: White

Exposure: Best fruiting in full sun or part shade, tolerates full shade

Height: 2.0-3.0 m (6.5-10')

Spread: 1.0-1.2 m (3-4')

Water: average to moist, well drained soil

Hardiness: Zones 2-8

Zone: 2

Deer Resistant: Rarely damaged by deer

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators

Drought Tolerant: Moderately drought tolerant, once established

Characteristics: Bushy, upright oval, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub, White flowers in spring are followed by fruit that ripen in early to mid summer, 'Martin' has large fruit that ripens uniformly, Foliage turns brilliant shades of orange and crimson in fall