Amelanchier laevis

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Height
3 to 8 m
Width
3 to 5 m
Flowering Time
March, April
Light/shadow demands
light shade, no direct sunlight, sun
pH-Value
slightly alkaline, neutral, slightly acidic
Soil
sandy
Yes
Trees and shrubs for bees
Yes
Bird feeding plants
Amelanchier laevis

 

Characteristics:
Habit
Decorative large shrub, 3-5 (8) m tall and wide; light habit, broad and round small tree, occasionally with round crown; twigs somewhat overhanging; moderate rate of growth
Crown
rund, umbrella-shaped rund, umbrella-shaped
Blossom
When leaves shoot; loosely lilting, white racemes, end of April to beginning of May; slight, pungent smell
Leaves
Elliptical, reddish shoots, then pale green; pretty autumn colours, yellow to orange-red, October
Fruits
Juicy, sweetish berries, reddish or bluish black, edible
Roots
Shallow, sensitive to soil compaction
Demands
Sunny to slightly shady, frost hardy; needs wind protection when flowering
Soil
On all soil that is not too poor; prefers slightly acidic substrates; moderately dry to moist
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5b    
Bee pasture/nectar
Yes
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Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
98110034 Cont, 40-60 €27.00
99150062 Cont, 60-100 €39.00
bks13990098 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 125-150 €210.00
bks13990104 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 150-175 €290.00
SANA011328 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 175-200 €450.00
bks13990116 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250 €500.00
Product Nr Options Price (plus 7% VAT)
98110034 Cont, 40-60 €27.00
99150062 Cont, 60-100 €39.00
bks13990098 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 125-150 €210.00
bks13990104 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 150-175 €290.00
SANA011328 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 175-200 €450.00
bks13990116 specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250 €500.00