Amelanchier lamarckii Snowy Mespilus tree in flower

Amelanchier lamarckii multistem in autumn

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Amelanchier lamarckii Tree

Name: Amelanchier lamarckii Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AL.SS.10.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Snowy Mespilus Tree

From £45

From £45 ~~£45~~

Available As:

Multi stem tree

Two or more stems arising from or near ground level

Mature standard tree

1.8m-2.0m clear stem with a branched crown on top

Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

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 Naturalised in UK, food for birds

Soil Plant in well-drained but moist sites and clay or sandy soils

Description

Amelanchier lamarckii is a tough yet elegant, small bushy tree with star-shaped white flowers. April brings a profusion of these flowers, along with bronze-tinged green young leaves, that turn a striking red colour in autumn. Edible purple-black berries ripen in summer and are popular with hungry birds.

In comparison to most other Snowy Mespilus, Amelanchier lamarckii has a slightly bushier, natural looking form and will grow to 4 metres in height and 3 metres in spread over 20 years (in it's natural form). It's ideal for growing in an exposed or difficult position and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit

We stock Amelanchier lamarckii in a wide range of sizes and forms, including a very popular multi stem tree.

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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