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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

AMELANCHIER alnifolia 'Obelisk'
Commonly known as Juneberry, Service berry, Shadbush
Racemes of pure white green-centred flowers. Narrow, upright habit with bronze new growth. Edible fruits, red at first maturing to black
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Deciduous - oval to oblong leaves 2-5cm (¾-2in) long, turning bright red or yellow in autumn
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White - creamy white
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Height - 5m (16ft)
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Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Tree - extremely narrow and upright. Flowers are followed by juicy, black fruit
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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)
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - - mature size ranges from 3m (10ft) to 5m (16ft) in about 20 years
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Pests & Diseases - fireblight
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Place of origin - northwest and central North America
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Flower Shape - Racemes - - short racemes to 4cm (1½in) long
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Star-shaped - 5-petalled, 1-2cm (½-¾in) across
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Garden Location/Conditions - Suitable for small gardens - Suitable for small gardens
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above
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Leaf shape - Oblong - see photos above
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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 -
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Spring
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Summer
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Tree Shape - Narrowly columnar -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Bird friendly
5m (16ft)
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1.5m (5ft) |
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