Overview
Amelanchier spicata 'Hollandia' is a columnar upright, suckering shrubs in the genus Amelanchier, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Amelanchier spicata 'Hollandia' 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 spicata 'Hollandia' is a cultivar of the Amelanchier genus, which includes small deciduous trees or shrubs known for their prominent white blossoms in early spring and edible red to purple fruits. This cultivar has a columnar upright habit and produces suckers. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist but well-drained soils such as clay, loam, or sand with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits a variety of garden settings including cottage and wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring.
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 spicata 'Hollandia' 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 spicata 'Hollandia'
- 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 spicata 'Hollandia'?
Amelanchier spicata 'Hollandia' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Amelanchier spicata 'Hollandia' need?
Amelanchier spicata 'Hollandia' 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 spicata 'Hollandia' hardy in the UK?
Amelanchier spicata 'Hollandia' 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 spicata 'Hollandia'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Remove suckers in winter.
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- Amelanchier sinica
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