Amelanchier rotundifolia – Amelanchier rotundifolia

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Amelanchier rotundifolia – Amelanchier rotundifolia

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Very variable species that usually grows as a shrub but can eventually grow into a small tree with a broad, ovoid crown. On emerging, the leaf has woolly hairs on the underside. These hairs disappear in the summer. The grey-green leaves vary in shape from a narrow oval to nearly round. The change of colour in autumn is not very spectacular: the leaf turns somewhat purplish red. The creamy white flowers open in erect racemes. They are of average size. The edible fruits are red at first, turning blue-black on ripening. Amelanchier has few soil requirements but grows best in calcareous soil.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Multi-stem (1)
Specifications
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Height
2 - 3 m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
light grey, smooth
Leaf
narrow oval to almost round, grey-green, 2 - 4 cm
Flowers
cream♂ white, 1.5 - 2.5 cm, in erect racemes, mid-April/earl♂ May
Fruits
blue-black, pruinose, 0.5 - 1 cm, edible, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few soil requirements, prefers calcareous
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
multi-stem treem
Origin
Central and southern Europe, North Africa and western Asia
Synonyms
Amelanchier ovalis Medik
Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad ovoid 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green April average growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Amelanchier rotundifolia

Amelanchier rotundifolia can eventually reach a height of 2 - 3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Amelanchier rotundifolia is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 2 - 3 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Amelanchier rotundifolia is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Amelanchier rotundifolia with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Amelanchier rotundifolia blooms in april.
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