The glycosides are highly concentrated in young twigs and least concentrated in older leaves. In the Black Hills of South Dakota, Saskatoon serviceberry was found to provide adequate nutrition for white-tailed deer in all seasons. He found Saskatoon serviceberry twigs on burned sites contained more crude protein and less crude fiber than twigs on unburned sites. Twigs were collected during winter dormancy. It can be started from seed or vegetative cuttings.
Saskatoon serviceberry is planted as an ornamental and to produce commercial fruit crops.
Native Americans used Saskatoon serviceberry wood to make arrow shafts, spears, and digging sticks.