Mandam is a popular commercial Saskatoon variety, ripening in the second half of July. The fruits are juicy and quite sweet.
Mandam has the benefit of being a bit less vigorous than other Saskatoons, which means it is easier to pick the fruit – it can be readily maintained at a height of less than 2m.
Variety characteristics
Variety origin
Russian variety of Amelanchier alnifolia, fruit selection used in commercial production in Eastern Europe. Exact date and place of breeding not found.
Origin
Period of origin
USDA zone
Flowering
Harvest period
Eating / keeping period
Use
Sweetness / acidity
Disease resistance
Self-fertility
Pollinator value
Origin and identity
Parentage
Selection of Amelanchier alnifolia, exact parents unknown
Growth and adaptation
Vigour and habit
Medium vigour, multi-stemmed shrub with a distinctly upright habit and slightly drooping shoots, about 3 to 4 m
