Sleyt is a productive Saskatoon featuring large sweet fruits.
It is less vigorous than other commercial Saskatoon varieties, and can be maintained at less than 2m high, making it easier to harvest.
Variety characteristics
Variety origin
Fruit variety of Amelanchier alnifolia, exact origin and breeding date not found. Early cultivar selected for fruit production, valued for its compact size and easy harvesting.
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
Lower vigour than the large commercial varieties, compact upright habit, can be kept below 2 m



