Amelanchier alnifolia 'Mandam' - P9

Description
The Alder-leaved serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce purple fruits from August. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide. The Alder-leaved serviceberry makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring

leaves
Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring.

Frost hardiness
The Alder-leaved serviceberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Amelanchier alnifolia can reach a height of 3 - 4 m and a width of 2.5 - 3 m.

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
Amelanchier alnifolia forms purple fruits. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub