AMELANCHIER alnifolia 'Obelisk'
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AMELANCHIER alnifolia 'Obelisk'
Commonly known as Juneberry, Service berry, Shadbush
Fastigiate form with pure white flowers that have green centres
Small
£32.50 each
Large
£85.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Mature size ranges from 3m (10ft) to 5m (16ft) in about 20 years -
Pests & Diseases
Fireblight -
Place of origin
Northwest and central North America -
DeciduousOval to oblong leaves 2-5cm (¾-2in) long, turning bright red or yellow in autumn
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White
Creamy white -
RacemesShort racemes to 4cm (1½in) long
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Star-shaped5-petalled, 1-2cm (½-¾in) across
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Oblong
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft)
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TreeExtremely narrow and upright. Flowers are followed by juicy, black fruit
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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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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-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 shade
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Partial shade
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Narrowly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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