Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill' - 125-150 CM C10

Description
The Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' (Amelanchier arborea) is a large, ovoid shrub that produces silvery, star-shaped flowers arranged in clusters with a light fragrance. They appear in April. These produce purple-red, round fruits from September. They are small and exude a light fragrance. The Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' also has egg-shaped, medium green leaves. The white shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is silver-grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amelanchier grandiflora 'Robin Hill'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * white shoots * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, can be partially built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' are medium green, egg-shaped. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. White shoots. Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Bark
Silver-grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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 silvery, star-shaped flowers of Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' appear in clusters in April. These are slightly fragrant.

Fruit
The purple-red, small berries have a bland flavour. The berries are round. Ripening time from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Root
Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.