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Aug. 31, 2004


Sept. 01, 2004


Aug. 31, 2004

Tree Tour: Saskatoon

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(Unless otherwise indicated, photos by Don of www.WascanaPark.com)

Location: (2004)
Les Sherman Park, several locations, ne of wood bridge;
south of soccer field; and east of west baseball diamond.

  • Botanical Name: Amelanchier alnifolia
  • Drought Resistant/Sun-Partial Shade/Attracts wildlife
  • Height & Spread: 3m x 2m
  • Form: upright spreading
  • Leaf: alternate; oval; yellow-red fall colour
  • Fruit: edible, purple berry in mid summer
  • Problems: apple curculio results in wormy fruit; aphids;
    spidermite; Saskatoon rust
  • Use: shrub border; shelterbelt; fruit is eaten by birds
    and is good for eating and preserves

(Information from the City of Regina, Tree Tour Guidebook)

 

Saskatoon Berry
Amelanchier
alnifolia 'Thiesen'

These shrubs were a gift to
the citizens of Regina from the
citizens of Saskatoon in
commemoration of Regina's 100th
anniversary

(Information from the information plaque)