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AMELANCHIER lamarckii
Commonly known as Juneberry, Service berry, Snowy mespilus

Gives an excellent early spring display with white flowers and also rich autumn colour
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Often confused with A. laevis. Young shoots and leaves are white-haired. -
Pests & Diseases
Fireblight. -
Place of origin
Probably eastern Canada. Naturalised in Europe from 17th century. -
DeciduousBronze leaves, to 8cm (3in) long, turn dark-green, then orange and red in autumn.
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White
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
12m (39ft) -
Tall ShrubUpright-stemmed shrub or small tree. Produces trusses of flowers 6-12cm (2½-5in) long. Sweet, juicy, purple-black fruit.
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Tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
12m (39ft)
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