Amelanchier lamarckii - 30-40 CM

Description
The Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier lamarckii) is an upright, multi-stemmed large shrub that produces white flowers. They appear from April to May. Dark blue, round fruits emerge from these from June. They are small. The Snowy mespilus also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. The copper-orange shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 8 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amelanchier canadensis.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Snowy mespilus are medium green, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 8 cm in size. Copper-orange shoots. Snowy mespilus turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Snowy mespilus has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, multi-stemmed.

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 dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
The dark blue, small stone fruits have a sweet flavour. The stone fruits are round. Ripening time from June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant

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