Smokey is one of the most popular saskatoon cultivars for producing an impressive crop of flavoursome juicy berries ready to harvest from early summer. Also known as serviceberries or juneberries, the fruits have a wonderful flavour and can be eaten fresh or added to smoothies, preserves, and desserts. That’s not all this garden shrub has to offer. In spring, it is covered with masses of small, white, star-shaped flowers before the berries ripen. Dramatic hues provide plenty of visual interest in autumn as the foliage turns from dark green to fiery shades of yellow, orange and crimson. Saskatoon Smokey makes an excellent small garden specimen tree. It is undemanding and easy to care for, only needing occasional pruning when mature. Add plenty of organic matter into the soil and plant in a sunny spot sheltered from strong winds. You may need to protect your delicious berries from birds, who find them irresistible. Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
