Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' - 30-40 CM C2 WHIP

Description
The Allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflake' (Amelanchier laevis) is a loose, picturesque, egg-shaped large shrub that produces white flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from April to May. These produce black-red, round fruits from August. The Allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflake' also has 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 a width of around 5 metres. The Allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflake' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* picturesque large shrub * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * bronze shoots * Resistant to urban climates, can be partially built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflake' are dark green, ovate, alternate. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Bronze-coloured shoots. Allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflake' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
France.

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

Growth
Loose, picturesque, ovoid.

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 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 of Allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflake' appear in clusters from April to May.

Fruit
The black-red berries have a sweet, juicy flavour. The berries are round. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

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