About
Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik. is a robust, upright shrub that forms clumps through suckering. In late spring, it showcases clusters of small, star-like white flowers, which are followed by edible berries that mature to a blue-black hue. The leaves are a pleasing mid-green, transitioning to shades of yellow, orange, or red as autumn arrives.
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
- North-facing, West-facing, South-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
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- E North America
- 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 seed and semi-hardwood cuttings or remove suckers in winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus