I had ones Saskatoon in town and got rid of it, just for the same reason, before they got nice and blue, the birds striped them all! I can easily pick allot out in the bush.
As for you question, sure, I would give it a try.
Konrad

All I know about saskatoon pruning is using them for fruit. For good fruit production, you need to prune out the branches that are more than 1" thick every year or two. This does tend to get rid of the tallest branches. I also trim off any branches that are leaning way out, or flopping on the ground. The branches that I've had to shorten don't seem to bush out, however. I really don't know if they would make a nice looking hedge, or if they would just be scraggly. This year I'm having a great year for berries. My one row of saskatoons in the garden has produced 5 gallons frozen, and 14 quart jars canned so far, and I think I'm about 3/4's done - they never ripen very evenly and I have to pick several times.

Connie

Connie