Do Serviceberries Have Seeds?

Juneberries, are better known as serviceberres or Saskatoon berries. They are a small maroon to deep purple colored fruit that grows on shrubs or trees. Juneberries are sweet with an edible seed inside. They can be eaten fresh, dried and used like raisins, or cooked into jams or other desserts.

Can you eat the seeds in Serviceberries?

The little crunchy edible seeds in the berries (serviceberries are really “pomes” related to apples, pears and plums) release a pleasant almond scent when baked. The serviceberry is known as the saskatoon in Canada, and has also been called the sugarplum, juneberry and shadblow.

How many seeds are in a serviceberry?

Each fruit contains 2 to 5 small brown seeds. Fruits are edible and can be used to make preserves and pies. There is considerable variation between in the fruit from plant to plant.