Amelanchier aln. 'Smoky' - 50-60 CM C2

Description
The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Greatberry® Farm' (Amelanchier alnifolia) is an upright, multi-stemmed shrub or large shrub with decorative, black-blue, round fruits. These are small. It produces white flowers from April to May. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to a width of around 3.5 metres. The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Greatberry® Farm' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smoky'®, Amelanchier 'Smoky'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
Attractive yellow autumn colouring.

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

Growth
Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Greatberry® Farm' is an upright and multi-stemmed shrub or large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2.5 - 4 m and is approx. 2 - 3.5 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 white flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The black-blue, round berries of Amelanchier alnifolia 'Greatberry® Farm' are particularly decorative. These appear from July and are small.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub