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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
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Bronze leaves, to 8cm (3in) long, turn dark-green, then orange and red in autumn.
  • White
  • Height
    10m (33ft)
  • Spread
    12m (39ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Upright-stemmed shrub or small tree. Produces trusses of flowers 6-12cm (2½-5in) long. Sweet, juicy, purple-black fruit.
  • Tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

AMELANCHIER lamarckii

 
Estimated availability autumn 2022 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
individually £9.50 each , 10+ £9.00 each 
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2022
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
Estimated availability autumn 2022 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
Large £65.00  
Delivery Information Estimated availability autumn 2022
plant size comparison icon 10 to 15 Litre
  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    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.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

    RHS group 1
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly spreading
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Amelanchier - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
10m (33ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  12m (39ft)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20

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