Amelanchier 'La Paloma' - STDS 6-8 CM CONT

Description
The Snowy mespilus 'La Paloma' (Amelanchier) is a branching garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear in April. The Snowy mespilus 'La Paloma' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and grows to around 4 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive orange-red autumn colouring * bronze shoots

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Snowy mespilus 'La Paloma' are medium green, ovoid. Bronze-coloured shoots. Snowy mespilus 'La Paloma' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Snowy mespilus 'La Paloma' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Snowy mespilus 'La Paloma' is branched in structure.

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 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 flowers appear in April.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant