Amelanchier aln. 'Obelisk' - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Obelisk'® (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a columnar, slender large shrub that produces white, star-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce black-blue, round fruits from September. They are small. The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Obelisk'® also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. The copper-brown shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 2 metres. The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Obelisk'® makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow-red autumn colouring * copper-brown shoots * can be partially planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Obelisk'® are medium green, ovoid. Copper-brown shoots. Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Obelisk'® turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Obelisk'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Columnar, slender.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Flower
The white, star-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The black-blue, small berries have a sweet flavour. The berries are round. Ripening time from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, fresh consumption, bird food plant, jam

Root
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'® is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.