HONEYWOOD : Amelanchier alnifolia

Height: 5m 

Spread: 4m 

Shape: Upright, spreading 

Fruit Size: 13-15mm, large clusters 

Fruit Taste: Tangy, full-flavoured 

Fruit Colour: Deep blue with dark purple skin when ripe 

Yield: Very high 

Suckering: Low 

Growing Conditions: Zone 2 and up, full sun, well-drained soil containing lots of organic matter, with a pH 5.5-7.0, can grow even in 7.5 but prefer more alkaline

Notes: Blooms later than other varieties so less likely to be damaged by late frosts. Uneven ripening makes it great for U-pick

NORTHLINE: Amelanchier alnifolia

Height: 4.5m

Spread: 4.5m

Shape: Upright, spreading

Fruit Size: 14mm

Fruit Taste: Sweet, mild

Fruit Colour: Deep blue skin when ripe

Yield: Very high

Suckering: High

Growing Conditions: Zone 2 and up, full sun, well-drained soil containing lots of organic matter, with a pH 5.5-7.0, can grow even in 7.5 but prefer more alkaline

Notes: Blooms later than other varieties making it less likely to be damaged by late frosts