berry variety in zone 5b
Regent saskatoon (serviceberry) in zone 5b
Regent · Amelanchier alnifolia
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 days
- Chill needed
- 1000 to 1500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 80
The verdict
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About Regent
Sweet, mild, dark blue-purple berries; fresh and processing. Compact 4-6 ft habit, ornamental as well as productive. Cold-hardy.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Regent in adjacent zones
Other saskatoon (serviceberry) varieties for zone 5b
- Northline
Sweet, rich, almond-blueberry character; fresh and processing. Productive Saskatchewan selection with concentr…
- Smoky
Sweet, mild, almond-blueberry flavor with hint of marzipan; fresh, jam, baking, drying. The Canadian commercia…
- Thiessen
Very sweet, mild, the largest fruit of any saskatoon; fresh eating premium. Early-ripening Canadian selection,…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Regent saskatoon (serviceberry) grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Regent is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 6a, which includes zone 5b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5b?
Saskatoon (Serviceberry) needs 1000 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 5b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Saskatoon", by Corvi Zeman, via iNaturalist, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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