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Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' Tree

Name: Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AAO.SS.12.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Upright Alder-Leaved Serviceberry

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Multi stem tree

Two or more stems arising from or near ground level

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Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Young bronze leaves turn green in summer, orange in autumn

Flowers White star-shaped flowers in spring

Position Full sun or partial shade

Soil Neutral or acidic soil

Description

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' is a small upright tree or large slender shrub, making it ideal for smaller gardens or limited space. Recemes of white star-shaped flowers with green centres adorn the tree in mid-spring.

Young leaves start off with a bronze hue before maturing to green. In Autumn, they turn yellow-orange before falling to the ground and leaving attractive dark red-purple fruits on the tree.

Amelanchier 'Obelisk' is a very hardy deciduous tree that is more upright than other Amelanchiers, reaching around 5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years. It can cope in exposed sites and likes full sun or partial shade in a neutral or acidic soil. 'Obelisk' is a great choice for providing changing interest in a variety of tricky locations.

AKA Amelanchier Obelisk, Alder-leaved Serviceberry, Juneberry Obelisk

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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