The Lee #3 Saskatoon is known for deliciously flavoured berries that are great for fresh eating and processing. Berries are 1.4 cm (1/2") in size and ripen in early 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.
Available in bundles of 5.
Hardiness Zone: 2
Height: 2 meters (5-6 feet)
Spread: 2 meters (5-6 feet)
Soil Preference: Well drained
Light Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
Pollination: Self-fertile (but produces more fruit if paired with another Saskatoon cultivar)
Latin Name: Amelanchier alnifolia 'Lee 3’