Serviceberry Season!

By: Amy Kikuchi

Social Media Coordinator, CYBN 
​Amy has a Master of Environmental Science from the University of Toronto and is passionate about harvesting healthy and delicious plants found around Ontario. Check out her website @ ecpickings for more content!

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Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon Berry…a berry by any other name would taste as sweet.
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These cute little berries go by many names, but are all part of the Genus Amelanchier. They are native to Ontario, and are neither a weed nor an invasive plant. The blossoms from these trees are great for pollinators and produce fruit that many birds and animals enjoy. The berries taste like a cross between blueberry and cherry.

What you may not know is that these trees are actually found all over Toronto! Many people overlook these tasty treats growing close by their homes.
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‘Tis the season for serviceberries, so keep an eye out when you are out on your next walk. They are wonderful eaten fresh, and are also delicious in pies, jams, and other baked goods!

Serviceberry Pancakes

Serviceberry Pie

For tips on identifying serviceberry, check this out: http://www.canadiantreetours.org/species-pages/Serviceberry.html

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⁠Disclaimer: Do not consume any wild plant unless you are 100% sure of its identification. Be sure you are picking from non-polluted areas, away from roads, and where no pesticides or other contaminants may have been used. Consult your doctor before consuming wild plants.⁠