Amelanchier canadensis Description
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This small tree is ideal for small gardens. It has an attractive multi-stemmed structure during the winter months and provides a mass of white spring blossom, as well as brilliant red/bronze autumn colour. A great all rounder.
Amelanchier canadensis - Cultivation Notes
Amelanchier is tough multi-stemmed tree that will tolerate extremes of cold and wet, as well as urban pollution while also give a handsome display of spring blossom and autumn colour. This tree thrives on all neutral / acidic soils - but does not like very poor or chalky soils. Requiring minimum pruning or maintenance this tree will hold an attractive compact multi-stemmed habit, especially in when in full sun. Ideal at the back of a border or as a small specimen.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Amelanchier canadensis:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Attractive autumn colour
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Ideal for fast growing screening
- Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
- Fruit / berry producing
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
Design & Plant Use for Amelanchier canadensis:
- Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
- Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
- Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
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Common Missspellings: Amellanchier, Amilanchear, Amelankier, Amellankier