About
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Honeywood' is a deciduous shrub or small tree that features an upright, bushy form and can produce suckers, leading to the establishment of small clusters. The young foliage, which exhibits a bronze hue, is oval to circular and transitions to shades of orange and red in the fall. In spring, as the leaves begin to grow, the plant showcases five-petaled white flowers measuring approximately 2-3 cm across. The berries are edible, ranging from red-purple to blue-purple and typically measuring 10-15 mm in diameter, resembling blueberries. These fruits are a food source for birds and squirrels.
About the genus
Amelanchier comprises small deciduous trees or shrubs that produce prominent white blossoms in early spring. These plants bear red to purple fruits and often exhibit appealing foliage in autumn.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Spreading branched, Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist, lime-free, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. The best autumn colour is achieved when grown in full sun. Fruits are enjoyed by birds
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fireblight. In dry soil conditions or strong winds, may be susceptible to leaf scorch