Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) 'Regent' is a cultivar of the Saskatoon Serviceberry that brings both beauty and function to small garden spaces. Known for its hardiness, adaptability, and beautiful seasonal features, this native shrub is an excellent choice for creating a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly landscape. In early spring, the 'Regent' blooms with fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by an abundant harvest of plump, dark purple berries in mid-summer. The berries are sweet and nutritious, making them ideal for fresh eating, baking, or creating homemade jams and jellies. These berries are also a favorite among local birds! With its compact growth habit, the 'Regent' reaches a height of 4-6 feet, making it perfect for smaller garden spaces, hedges, mixed borders, woodland plantings, food forests or permaculture gardens for beauty and fruit production.
Expected 2025 Availability- Late April
Saskatoon Serviceberry 'Regent'
Irrigation Requirement: Low (1/2" every 10-14 days) to Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Mature Size: 4 - 6' tall and wide
Spacing: 5 - 6'
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Season: April - May
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: No
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Soils: Prefers loam or sand soils. Will tolerate clay if amended to improve drainage.
Plants in the Amelanchier genus are host species to 58 known native pollinators in northern Utah. Serviceberry also supplies nectar early in the season for pollinators and berries, nesting sites, cover, and habitat for birds and small animals.