WebJuneberry: the Delicious Native American Fruit with a Thousand Names By Guy K. Ames, NCAT Horticulture Specialist At right: Juneberry fruits look quite like medium-sized blueberries, but the juneberry is actually much more closely related to apples and pears. Photo: Guy Ames, NCAT.
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WebJuneberry refers to the fruits of certain species becoming ripe in June. The name saskatoon originated from a Cree noun misâskwatômina ( misāskwatōmina, misaaskwatoomina) for Amelanchier alnifolia. The city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is named after this plant.
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WebJuneberries, while relatively unknown in the northeast U.S., are popular in Canada, where they are called saskatoon berries. They have been grown on the Canadian prairies – currently more than 3,200 acres are cultivated – for consumption for more than 100 years. They are sold wholesale, in grocery stores and are available in pick-your-own …
WebJuneberries, also known as serviceberries, are a genus of trees and shrubs that produce an abundance of edible berries. Extremely cold-hardy, the trees can be found all across the United States and Canada. But what do you do with all that fruit?
WebJuneberry is a small, woody, upright, twiggy, multi-stemmed large deciduous shrub or small tree that normally grows about 20 to 30 feet tall with a spread of 15 to 20 feet. The plant is found growing in swamps, low ground, woods, thickets, hedgerows and clumps.
WebDeciduous small tree or shrub. Height: 4 to 25 feet. Width: 4 to 15 feet. Upright, rounded, spreading form. Early leaves are silvery-green and furry, changing to oval leaves after flowering. Clusters of 5-petaled, white flowers with brightly-colored anthers in …
WebThe juneberry (known commonly elsewhere as a “saskatoon berry”) is a dark-colored fruit that is grown on the Canadian prairies for wholesale processing, with some fresh market and you-pick sales. The species of commercial interest is Amelanchier alnifolia , a close cousin of our Eastern serviceberry ( Amelanchier canadensis ), which is
WebThe Juneberry is a hardy, early-season fruiting shrub that’s native to Canada and the northern regions of the US. It goes by several names, including Saskatoon berry, serviceberry, sugar pear, and Indian pear. The most widespread variety is the Amelanchier Canadensis, a large, hardy shrub that grows wild across the western parts …
WebWhat are Juneberries? Juneberries, serviceberries, saskatoons, shadberries, or shadblow ( Amelanchier species) are multi-stemmed trees or large shrubs ranging from 8 to 18 feet, depending on the species and variety. Extremely hardy …