Amelanchier, often known as Juneberry or Serviceberry trees, are popular for their wonderful star shaped spring flowers and striking foliage that changes colour from spring through to autumn. Being tough, Amelanchier trees are hardy and grow well in many positions including light shade and damp sites....
Choosing Amelanchier Trees
Our range of Serviceberry or Juneberry trees have star shaped flowers in spring that vary from white to soft pink in colour. The foliage bursts into life with a warm, bronzed colour that contrasts against the flowers and then matures to mid-green. Depending on the variety, the foliage can turn red-purple or red-orange in autumn. For vibrant red-orange autumn colour, consider Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' or 'Robin Hill', whilst for more purple autumn foliage consider 'Ballerina'. Blackened berries sometimes follow, particularly in southern regions where insects are more likely to pollinate the early flowers. The berries are frequently devoured by wild birds.
The Amelanchier in this section are all suitable for planting in gardens or for using in landscape projects, with a number of them having received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. For an informal or natural setting, the native Amelanchier lamarckii is ideal. Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill', 'Ballerina' and 'Autumn Brilliance' have a slightly more formal form. For limited space, consider the more upright form of Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'. We offer single stem, multi stem and bush forms of Amelanchier.
Growing Amelanchier Trees
A great tip when designing your planting scheme is to under plant Amelanchier trees with colourful perennials, a technique made popular at the Chelsea flower show. Amelanchier are tolerant of a range of soil conditions, as well as light shade. They are easy to care for, exhibiting very few problems once established and only requiring minimal pruning. Older specimens can handle hard pruning if required.
History & Etymology of Amelanchier
Amelanchier, to use it Latin name, is a genus of approximately 20 species of deciduous trees and shrubs. They are native to the Northern Hemisphere, with many species originating from North America. Amelanchier lamarckii is naturalised in the UK, but it’s appearance after the UK disconnected from mainland Europe means that it is not officially classed as native.
Amelanchier has many common names, you may also see it referred to as: shadbush, shadwood, shadblow, june berry or service berry to name a few! Amelanchier is derived from the old name for Amelanchier Ovallis. The name 'shad' originates from the flowers which supposedly flower 'when the shads run'. Shads are river herrings in New England streams. The name Serviceberry is derived from its similarity with the European Sorbus.
Shop by Colour
-
Save £5Native12 Options availableRegular price From £45Sale price From £45 Regular priceUnit price per£45 -
9 Options availableRegular price From £72Sale price From £72 Regular priceUnit price per
£80 -
7 Options availableRegular price From £63Sale price From £63 Regular priceUnit price per
£75 -
Save £106 Options availableRegular price From £75Sale price From £75 Regular priceUnit price per£75 -
Regular price £85Sale price £85 Regular priceUnit price per
£85 -
Regular price £75Sale price £75 Regular priceUnit price per
£85 -
Save £12.505 Options availableRegular price From £67.50Sale price From £67.50 Regular priceUnit price per£80 -
Save £17.507 Options availableRegular price From £67.50Sale price From £67.50 Regular priceUnit price per£85 -
Regular price £70Sale price £70 Regular priceUnit price per
£70 -
Regular price £70Sale price £70 Regular priceUnit price per
£95 -
Regular price £75Sale price £75 Regular priceUnit price per
£75 -
Regular price £95Sale price £95 Regular priceUnit price per
£95
Showing 12 out of 13 Items
BRINGING LIFE TO GARDENS SINCE 2004
Why Ornamental Trees?
Decades of Experience
Based in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, we have over 20 years of experience and have grown into one of the UK's leading online tree and plant suppliers.
Diverse Selection for Every Garden
From small urban spaces and patios to large country estates, our extensive range of over 900 plant varieties ensures there’s a perfect match for every garden.
Exceptional Quality You Can Trust
Our plants are expertly grown and maintained to ensure they thrive for years to come once they find their permanent homes. We'll never send out a plant we're not entirely happy with!
LET US BE YOUR FIELD-GUIDE
Advice From Our Experts
10 min read
Video
How to Plant a Pot-Grown Tree
This step-by-step guide covers how to correctly a plant pot-grown tree (a tree supplied in a pot or container) into the ground, including how to install a single stake &...
10 min read
Video
How to Plant a Bare Root Tree
This step-by-step guide covers how to correctly plant a bare root tree into the ground, including how to install a single stake & tie. This guide is aimed specifically at...
10 min read
How to Plant a Mature Tree
This step-by-step guide walks through how to plant a mature tree, including how to correctly install a Large or Extra Large Stake & Tie Kit (two stakes and a crossbar)....
10 min read
Video
How to Water Trees & Shrubs Correctly
A good watering regime is essential for young trees and shrubs to establish properly. This guide will walk you through how long to water a new tree or shrub for,...
Katie
10 min read
Video
How to Prune Ornamental Trees Correctly
This step-by-step guide walks through how (and when) to prune ornamental trees correctly. You can watch a video version of this guide below. Pruning helps to keep trees healthy, promote...