Amelanchier laevis 'Ballerina' - 50-60 CM C5

Description
The Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' (Amelanchier laevis) is a large, upright shrub that produces white, star-shaped flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from April to May. These produce black-red, round fruits from July. They are medium-sized. The Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' also has matt, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to around 6 metres wide. The Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amelanchier lamarckii 'Ballerina', Amelanchier 'Ballerina'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive copper-brown autumn colouring * bronze shoots * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, can be partially built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' are dark green, ovate, matt, alternate, serrated. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Bronze-coloured shoots. Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' turns bright copper-brown in autumn.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 8 m and is approx. 3 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 50 - 60 cm per year.

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, star-shaped flowers of Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' appear in clusters from April to May.

Fruit
The black-red, medium-sized berries have a sweet, tasty flavour. The flesh of these round berries is juicy. Ripening time from July.

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

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