Amelanchier aln. 'Honeywood' - 175-200 CM C15

Description
The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Honeywood'(s) (Amelanchier alnifolia) is an upright, multi-stemmed shrub or large shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from the end of April to the beginning of May. These produce black-blue, round fruits from August. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 3 metres and is approx. 2.5 metres wide. The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Honeywood'(s) makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amelanchier alnifolia 'Greatberry® Aroma'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow-red autumn colouring

leaves
Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring.

Frost hardiness
The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Honeywood'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Honeywood'(s) is an upright and multi-stemmed shrub or large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 3 m and is approx. 1.8 - 2.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of the Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Honeywood'(s) appear in clusters from late April to early May.

Fruit
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Honeywood'(s) forms black-blue fruits with a sweet, juicy flavour. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, edible