Saskatoon Serviceberry 'Regent'

$39.99
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Bring a touch of refined elegance to your garden with 'Regent' Saskatoon. This compact, mounding shrub is a four-season treasure, beginning the year with a breathtaking explosion of snow-white, star-shaped flowers. As summer progresses, it drips with clusters of deep royal-purple berries that look as good as they taste. The season concludes with a spectacular foliage display as the leaves transform into a vibrant canvas of glowing yellows and fiery burgundies.

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Plant Details

Difficulty:

Easy

Zone:

2-7

Watering:

Low to Medium

Years To Bear:

2–3 Years

Plant Type:

Fruit Bush

Light:

Full Sun/Part Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Regent Saskatoon Berry, Regent Serviceberry, Alder-leaved Serviceberry, Juneberry

Scientific Name:

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Compact at 4–6 feet tall and wide.
  • Growth Habit: Dense, rounded, and mounded.
  • Form: Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub.
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.
  • Longevity: Approximately 20–50 years.

Features:

Award-winning (2007 Great Plants® for the Great Plains); high in antioxidants and fibre; attracts birds and pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil Preferences: Thrives in well-drained, sandy-loamy soil.
  • Soil Tolerance: Highly adaptable to various soil types and pH levels; once established, it is notably drought and salt tolerant.
  • Watering: Low to moderate; avoid standing water but do not allow it to dry out completely.
Care Guide

Plant Care

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Performs best in full sun for maximum berry production but is tolerant of partial shade.
  • Moisture Requirements: Requires consistent moisture, especially when young; prefers moist, well-drained conditions.
  • Maintenance, Fertilization: Low maintenance; prune in late winter to remove older stems and keep the shrub productive. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.

Tips For Success:

Mulch to retain moisture; remove root suckers if you want to prevent spreading; use netting if you want to keep the fruit for yourself rather than sharing with local birds.

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Early spring or fall.
  • Spacing: 4–8 feet apart for individual plants or hedges.
  • Location Tips: Ideal for small gardens, edible hedges, or foundation plantings; suitable for planting under power lines due to its low canopy.

Fruit Profile

Size:

Medium to large (approx. 0.3 to 0.5 inches)

Colour:

Dark purple to black with a waxy bloom

Texture:

Fleshy, juicy, and soft

Flavour:

Sweet and flavorful, similar to a blueberry with a mild almond hint; 'Regent' is known for being sweeter than many wild varieties

Harvest Time:

Early summer (late June to July)

Pollination Requirements:

Self-fertile; does not require a second plant to produce fruit, though yields may improve with companions.
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