Amelanchier Canadensis 12 Ltr

For all round attraction few other shrubs can rival the Amelanchier, with it’s mass of single white flowers carried in profusion in late Spring, followed by round red fruits, especially after hot Summers, and finally the crescendo of Autumn colour where the oval, light green leaves turn wild orange-red before falling. For use as a specimen or for planting en masse. If planted 1.2m apart in a single line makes an attractive screen. Suitable for: Tolerates all soil conditions, except extremely alkaline or dry. Hardy. Height & Spread in 10 years: 5m x 5m (16ft x 16ft) Planting: Soak the rootball before planting. Plant in a hole twice the diameter of the rootball or pot. Mix an organic soil improver and general fertilizer with the infill soil. Water regularly until established. Care: Normally requires no pruning, other than the removal of the occasional dead shoot.