Extremely cold-hardy North American shrub with sweet, blueberry-like pomes (saskatoon berries).
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 2–7 | −45.6 °C to −12.2 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 2–7 | −40 °C to −7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–4 | −15 °C to 5 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Sweet, blueberry-like pomes eaten fresh, dried, or in pies and jam
- A tough prairie native that thrives where many fruits fail; good for hedging and wildlife
- Tolerates a wide range of soils and severe cold
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