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Amelanchier Canadensis - Snowy Mespilus

Amelanchier Canadensis - Snowy Mespilus

Type Tree, Shrub, Container-friendly, Deciduous
Size Small Tree
Form Rounded - Tree
Colours Green Foliage, White Flowers (Spring)
Care Low/easy maintenance
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Medium growing

This small tree is ideal for small gardens. It has an attractive multi-stemmed structure during the winter months and provides a mass of white spring blossom, as well as brilliant red/bronze autumn colour. A great all rounder.

Cultivation tips: Amelanchier is tough multi-stemmed tree that will tolerate extremes of cold and wet, as well as urban pollution while also give a handsome display of spring blossom and autumn colour. This tree thrives on all neutral / acidic soils - but does not like very poor or chalky soils. Requiring minimum pruning or maintenance this tree will hold an attractive compact multi-stemmed habit, especially in when in full sun. Ideal at the back of a border or as a small specimen.
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