Overview
Amelanchier pallida is a columnar upright, suckering shrubs in the genus Amelanchier, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Amelanchier pallida grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, banks and slopes and edible fruit.
About
Amelanchier pallida is a cultivar of the Amelanchier genus, which includes small deciduous trees or shrubs known for their prominent white blossoms in early spring. This cultivar has a columnar upright, suckering habit and produces edible fruit. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soil, including clay, loam, or sand with acid to neutral pH. Suitable for various garden aspects and exposures, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife areas, and banks or slopes. Planting in well-drained soil and removing suckers in winter is recommended.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Amelanchier
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Amelanchier pallida size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Edible fruit
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Amelanchier pallida
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings, Remove suckers in winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to fireblight
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Amelanchier pallida?
Amelanchier pallida prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Amelanchier pallida need?
Amelanchier pallida is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Amelanchier pallida hardy in the UK?
Amelanchier pallida has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Amelanchier pallida?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Remove suckers in winter.
More in the Amelanchier genus
- Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent' (F)
- Amelanchier asiatica
- Amelanchier bartramianamountain juneberry
- Amelanchier sanguineared-branched amelanchier
- Amelanchier sinica
- Amelanchier spicata 'Hollandia'
