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Amelanchier canadensis Tree

Name: Amelanchier canadensis Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AC.SS.12.1
Price: 70.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Serviceberry Tree

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£70

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 4 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Young bronze leaves, green in summer, orange-red in autumn

Flowers Star-shaped, white flowers in spring

Eco benefits Food for birds

Soil Plant in well-drained to slight damp sites

Description

Amelanchier canadensis is a feature-packed small tree with white star-shaped flowers as bronzed new leaves start to open. The mass of five-petalled flowers have a gentle scent and are followed by dark red-purple fruits developing in summer. The green foliage turns vibrant shades of orange and red in autumn.

The small tree has upright branches and shrubby growth, growing to a height and spread of 4 x 4 metres in 20 years. Amelanchier canadensis grows in full sun to partial shade in well-draining to slightly damp conditions. This hardy, tough tree can also cope with some exposure to the elements.

AKA Snowy Mespilus, Juneberry, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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