About
Amelanchier arborea Tradition ('Trazam') is a compact, upright deciduous tree characterized by its smooth, gray bark and a propensity to produce suckers. In spring, it showcases clusters of white flowers that can reach lengths of up to 10 cm, blooming before the young leaves emerge with a bronzed hue. During the summer months, the tree bears edible blue-black berries. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange.
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
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 2.5-4 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Toxicity
- The berries are edible, but this tree is usually grown as an ornamental plant rather than to provide a crop of fruit in the UK
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist, lime-free, well-drained soil. The best autumn colour is achieved when grown in full sun
- Pruning
- Pruning group 1
- Propagation
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or remove suckers in winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus