Lee #8 Saskatoon
Lee #8 Saskatoon
Lee #8 is a Saskatoon of fantastic flavour, a cross between Northline and Thiessen Saskatoon. It has very consistent fruiting and a good yield of tasty berries.
The Lee #8 Saskatoon berries are large in size with averages of 1.6 cm (1/2") and will ripen in the middle of July. Shrub remains compact and tidy and is great for homeowners with compact yards and for planting in food forests. Begins to produce fruit from three to five years of age. Developed by Lloyd Lee of Barrhead, AB.
Hardiness Zone: 2
Height: 2 meters (6-7 feet)
Spread: 2 meters (6-7 feet)
Soil Preference: Well drained
Light Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
Pollination: Self-fertile (produces more fruit when paired with another Saskatoon cultivar)
Latin Name: Amelanchier alnifolia 'Lee 8'