La description
Amelanchier lamarckii is one of the best small trees for year-round interest. White, star-shaped flowers open in April alongside bronze-tinted young leaves, followed by purple-black berries that birds love, then brilliant orange and red autumn colour.
Supplied as a multi-stem specimen, it makes a natural feature tree, or an informal screen when planted in a row 2–3m apart.
- Deciduous
- Growth: moderate
- Ultimate height: 4–8m
- Position: full sun or part shade
- Soil: most moist, well-drained soils; prefers neutral to acid
Sizes and packs
| Height | Plants per pack | Plants per metre* | Hedge per pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125-150cm | 2 | Specimen | – |
| 175-200cm | 2 | Specimen | – |
*Single row. Heights exclude the root ball. Plants are sold in packs; add more packs if you need more plants.
About root ball plants
These are field-grown plants, lifted with their soil and wrapped in hessian during the dormant season (roughly November to March). Root balls give you a bigger plant for your money than pot-grown stock and establish well when planted promptly.
Delivery
Lifted to order at the nursery and delivered on a pallet, usually within 2 weeks. One pallet delivery charge per order, however many plants you buy.
Planting
- Plant within a few days of delivery. Until then, keep the root balls moist and sheltered, and don't let them dry out or freeze.
- Dig a hole or trench twice the width of the root ball and the same depth.
- Loosen the hessian at the top but leave it in place; it rots down in the soil.
- Firm in well and water thoroughly. Keep watering through the first spring and summer, especially in dry spells.
Photos show plants from the current batch at the nursery.
