Saskatoons are native to Alberta.
The Plains Indians ate the fruit both fresh and dried in their dietary staple pemmican. Thousands of acres are now commercially produced on the Canadian prairies, but this factsheet will focus on home garden saskatoon production. The shrub is tall and upright with a spreading form. Early in the spring, before the leaves are fully out, clusters of white blossoms appear. The fall color of this shrub also makes it an outstanding addition to the landscape.