About

This upright, robust shrub or small tree boasts a dense form. In spring, it displays fragrant white blossoms that hang in clusters, appearing just before the young leaves emerge with a bronze hue. Following the blooms, purple-black berries develop, and the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of red and orange in the fall.

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, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Plant type

Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Edible

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

8-12 metres

Spread

4-8 metres

Time to full height

10-20 years

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants

Fragrance

Flower

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

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus