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Plant details
A very beautiful, small, North American tree that is attractive in all seasons, even in winter when its spreading crown of fine shoots makes a satisfying, dense, shrubby shape. In March the branches erupt with a froth of star-shaped flowers in lax conical heads, just as the coppery pink young leaves unfold - in summer these are yellowish green, but later turn scarlet and crimson. In July the tree is studded with dark red berries which become purple-black as they ripen. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Amelanchier
Species: lamarckii
Plant type: Deciduous shrub
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Autumn colour, Flowers, Fruit
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 1000cm
Spread: 1200cm
Time to take cuttings: May to July
Flowering period: March to April
Reader reviews
MarilynSmith
10 out of 10. A multi-stemmed small tree, all year interest. Delicate flowers, copper leaves in spring and wonderful autumn colour. Not too many black berries though, thrushes and blackbirds grabbed them while still red! Mine died, probably through old age, but another is now waiting to be planted. Easier than cuttings, take off the new young growth coming from the base and they grow away well.
JG67
I am considering removing an old tree. I should like to replace it with a small tree. Our soil is clay, the garden is quite small and I must consider our neighbours as there would be some overhang of their garden. I do not want another tree that drops a great deal of rotten fruit. I like the description of this amelanchier but would like to know whether the berries might cause a problem.
Your advice, specific or general, would be verymuch appreciated.
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