How Fast Do Saskatoon Bushes Grow

The first (small) crop may be expected in about four years from planting. Peak production will take another two or three years, if plants develop well. Plant saskatoons in hedge rows 0.6 to 1 m apart with a 4 to 6 m spacing between rows.

How tall do Saskatoon bushes grow?

Saskatoons are known by many other names, including Juneberry, serviceberry, and shadbush. They be- long to the genus Amelanchier in the rose family. The plants are generally shrubby, growing about 6 to 30 feet tall, depending on species and culti- var. Leaves are alternate, oblong and deciduous.

How long do Saskatoon bushes last?

The bushes are shade tolerant, though yields may increase with greater sunlight. Recommended planting density is 700-1700 per Acre (900 per acre for mechanical harvesting). These hardy bushes can bear fruit for 30 years or more. Some varieties bear fruit for up to 70 years.