Serviceberry, Saskatoon A large hardy, North American shrub with excellent blueberry-like fruits, the Russian bred variety Krasnojarskaja produces fruit that is a dark pink to blue color with a refreshing, sweet to slightly sour taste. This hardy shrub is both attractive and productive: white blossom covers the plant in May, followed by a good crop of edible berries in July. A compact and high-yielding variety of domestic selection. On average it yields 4kg of berries per year. Bee and wildlife friendly. Self fertile. Site: Some shelterSoil: Most soil types incl. Loam, sand, chalk, moist. Soil needs to be well-drainedPosition: Sun or light shadeSeason of Interest: Blossom in Spring, berries in SummerHardiness: HardyHeight: 12ft (4m) Spread: 9ft (3m)