AMELANCHIER alnifolia 'Obelisk'

Commonly known as Juneberry, Service berry, Shadbush

Fastigiate form with pure white flowers that have green centres
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Oval to oblong leaves 2-5cm (¾-2in) long, turning bright red or yellow in autumn
  • White
    Creamy white
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Tree
    Extremely narrow and upright. Flowers are followed by juicy, black fruit
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Flower Shape
    Racemes
    Short racemes to 4cm (1½in) long
    Star-shaped
    5-petalled, 1-2cm (½-¾in) across
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Suitable for small gardens
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblong
    		(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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Acid / ericaceous loving
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Tree Shape
    Narrowly columnar
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
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Amelanchier - Growing Guide
5m (16ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  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.
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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00

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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50

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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

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