{"title":"🌸 Saskatoon Berries","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eSaskatoon Berry Collection – Hardy to Zone 1\/2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaskatoon berries also known as Serviceberry,  are a prairie classic: incredibly hardy, absolutely flavourful, and dependable in cold Canadian climates\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eReliable to Zone 1\/2, these shrubs thrive across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and other northern regions, producing generous mid-summer harvests year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"586\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe offer three outstanding varieties: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prairiehardy.ca\/products\/lee-3-saskatoon\" title=\"🫐 Saskatoon - Lee 3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLee #3\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prairiehardy.ca\/products\/lee-8-saskatoon\" title=\"🫐 Saskatoon - Lee 8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLee #8\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/prairiehardy.ca\/products\/northline-saskatoon\" title=\"🫐 Saskatoon - Northline\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNorthline\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"923\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLee #3\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLee #8\u003c\/strong\u003e were developed in Barrhead, Alberta by Lloyd Lee, selected for consistent yields, compact growth, and excellent flavour. Lee #3 ripens early July, extending the season, while Lee #8 follows mid-July with especially large, flavourful berries. Both are well-suited to smaller yards, backyard orchards, and food forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthline\u003c\/strong\u003e, released in 1960 by the Beaverlodge Research Station, has been a prairie favourite for over 50 years. Known for its rich sweet-tart balance, large berries, and heavy clusters, it remains a top choice for fresh eating, preserving, U-pick operations, and the classic Saskatoon berry pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaskatoons are high in antioxidants, excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing, and preserving, and begin bearing fruit within three to five years. Ideal for food forests, edible shelterbelts, and cold-climate orchards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lee-3-saskatoon","title":"Lee #3 Saskatoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLee #3 Saskatoon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cross between the \u003cem\u003eNorthline\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePembina \u003c\/em\u003eSaskatoon varieties, known for its tasty berries that are perfect for enjoying fresh or for use in cooking and preserving. \u003cspan\u003eThe berries are 1.4 cm (1\/2\") in size and reach their peak ripeness in early July, giving us an earlier saskatoon harvest and extending our season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrub remains compact and tidy and is great for homeowners with smaller yards and for planting in food forests. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegins to produce fruit from three to five years of age. Developed\u003c\/span\u003e by Lloyd Lee of Barrhead, AB. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 meters (5-6 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 meters (5-6 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, partial shade \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile (but produces more fruit if paired with another Saskatoon cultivar)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amelanchier alnifolia 'Lee 3’\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Hardy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot 15-30 cm (6-12”)","offer_id":39426744352883,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle of 5 - Bareroot 15-30 cm (6-12”)  SAVE 15%","offer_id":66772691157107,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/North_ineSaskatoon001_dc324388-9b62-4747-bab9-a6d8b3a6c86f.png?v=1790737990"},{"product_id":"lee-8-saskatoon","title":"Lee #8 Saskatoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"83\" data-start=\"73\"\u003eLee #8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly flavorful Saskatoon, developed from a cross between two well-known varieties, \u003cem data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"174\"\u003eNorthline\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eThiessen\u003c\/em\u003e. It produces very consistent crops and high yields of tasty berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLee #8  \u003c\/strong\u003eberries are large in size with averages of 1.6 cm (1\/2\") and will ripen in the middle of July. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eShrub remains compact and tidy and is great for homeowners with smaller yards and for planting in food forests. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBegins to produce fruit from three to five years of age. Developed by Lloyd Lee of Barrhead, AB. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 meters (6-7 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 meters (6-7 feet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, partial shade \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile (\u003cspan\u003eproduces more fruit when paired with another Saskatoon cultivar)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amelanchier alnifolia 'Lee 8'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prairie Hardy Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Bareroot 15-30 cm (6-12”)","offer_id":39427476193395,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle of 5 - Bareroot 15-30 cm (6-12”)  SAVE 15%","offer_id":66772691353715,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2261\/3602\/files\/NorthlineSaskatoon004_cc3c7cb0-4eb9-4861-8ea3-b8bf22351ea2.png?v=1790738049"},{"product_id":"northline-saskatoon","title":"Northline Saskatoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Saskatoon Berry Pie favourite! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNorthline Saskatoon\u003c\/strong\u003e berry has been a long-time favourite that’s been growing across the prairies for over 50 years. These richly flavoured berries have a perfect sweet and tart balance. Berries are larger sized at 16 mm (1\/2\") and ripen around the middle of July. \u003cspan\u003eThey will grow into a shrub up to 10 feet tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthline Saskatoon \u003c\/strong\u003eproduces many large clusters of berries and is a favourite choice to use in Saskatoon pies. Popularly used for U-picks and commercial production. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to produce fruit around three to five years of age. \u003c\/span\u003eReleased by \u003cspan\u003eBeaverlodge Research Station in 1960.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaskatoon Berries make a fantastic addition to your food forest, edible shelter belt and orchards. This berry is high in antioxidants and can last you throughout the winter if frozen. 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