Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'PBR
alder-leaved serviceberry 'Obelisk'
A small, very slender tree or large shrub with upswept branches and bronze young leaves, maturing to green then orange-yellow in autumn. Dense, terminal racemes of pure-white flowers, with green centres, are produced in abundance in mid-spring and followed by edible scarlet fruits, maturing to black
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Bronze | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Purple Red | ||
| Autumn | Orange Yellow | Black | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- The berries are edible, but this tree is usually grown as an ornamental plant rather than to provide a crop of fruit in the UK
- Genus
Amelanchier are small deciduous trees or shrubs with showy white flowers in early spring, red to purple fruits and often good autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, lime-free, well-drained soil in sun or part shade. The best autumn colour is achieved when grown in full sun. Fruits are enjoyed by birds
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Hedging and screens
- Edible fruit
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
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