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The plant blossoms at about the same time leaves emerge and the small edible berries darken to a deep reddish-purple when ripe in June. Serviceberry is only one of the common names for Amelanchier.

Western serviceberry or saskatoon (Amelanchier ... the plants correctly if you are in the wild, as not all berries are edible. In fact, some native plants can be poisonous if consumed.

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"One of the most interesting things is that this smooth serviceberry tree that gives service to 100 different species and has edible berries is also going to allow us to provide a service to it.

"Serviceberry are an excellent ornamental tree," Sprouls explained. "Every May or June, they create a delicious edible fruit. They taste like blueberries. They're great to dress your oatmeal with ...

It delivers four-season interest with delicate white flowers in spring, edible fruit ... Saskatoon serviceberry (A. alnifolia), said to have the sweetest berries, are native to near the Manitoba ...

Juneberry delivers four-season interest with delicate white flowers in spring, edible fruit in summer ... Saskatoon serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia), said to have the sweetest berries, are native ...