Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

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 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 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-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.