SASKATOON BERRY LEE #3 / LEE #3 SASKATOON BERRY

SASKATOON BERRY ‘LEE #3’ / LEE #3 SASKATOON BERRY

Sweet, Nutritious Berries for Fresh Eating and Preserves
Saskatoon Berry ‘Lee #3’ is a high-yielding variety known for its sweet, dark purple berries and excellent productivity. The berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making them a healthy addition to your garden and diet. Perfect for fresh eating, jams, jellies, or pies, this variety is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a berry that is both flavorful and nutritious.

Why Choose Saskatoon Berry ‘Lee #3’?

Comparison: ‘Lee #3’ stands out for its superior fruit quality, with larger, sweeter berries compared to other Saskatoon varieties. The berries have a sweet, blueberry-like flavor with hints of almond, making them unique and versatile for a range of culinary uses. ‘Lee #3’ also boasts a vigorous growth habit and high yield, providing an abundance of fruit each year.

Companions: ‘Lee #3’ pairs well with other Saskatoon berry varieties, such as ‘Honeywood’ and ‘Northline,’ to ensure cross-pollination and enhance fruit set. It also grows well alongside other fruit-bearing plants like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.

Key Features:

Sweet, Nutritious Berries: The berries are rich in nutrients, offering a sweet, blueberry-like flavor and high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, making them a healthy snack or ingredient for preserves.

Large, Abundant Fruit: ‘Lee #3’ produces larger-than-average berries with a rich flavor profile and is known for its high yield, providing plenty of fruit for fresh eating or preserving.

Hardy and Reliable: This variety is hardy and reliable, thriving in a range of climates, from colder northern regions to warmer areas, making it suitable for a variety of growing conditions.

Vigorous Growth: ‘Lee #3’ is a strong, vigorous grower that produces fruit in abundance, ensuring a bountiful harvest year after year.

Attractive Landscape Plant: In addition to its fruit, ‘Lee #3’ offers beautiful white flowers in spring and vibrant fall foliage, making it an attractive addition to any garden or landscape.

Specifications:

Harvest Time: Mid to late summer.
Plant Size: 1.5–2 m tall, with a spread of about 1.2 m.
Hardiness: Zone 2–6.

Saskatoon Berry ‘Lee #3’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a hardy, high-yielding berry with a sweet, nutritious flavor. Whether eaten fresh, turned into preserves, or used in desserts, ‘Lee #3’ Saskatoon berries are a versatile and healthy addition to your garden.