trees

Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Ballerina’

trees

Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Ballerina’

by Arundel Arboretum on Oct 09, 2022
Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Ballerina’ is a pretty, small deciduous tree.  It is ideal for small gardens and delivers interest all through the growing season. This starts in the spring when masses of large white flower emerge. The bronze-tinged leaves turn orange-purple-brown in autumn. The small red berries turn purple in autumn, which the birds love! Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Ballerina’ can be planted in full sun or partial shade. This tree can be planted in a sheltered or exposed area, and will grow on a moist, well-drained soil. It has an eventual height and spread of 4-8m.  
Amelanchier canadensis / Shadbush

trees

Amelanchier canadensis / Shadbush

by Arundel Arboretum on Sep 01, 2022
Amelanchier canadensis is a small deciduous tree, which can also be grown as a large shrub. Masses of white flowers appear in spring. These are followed by green-red fruits which eventually turn black. Excellent for birds. The mid-green leaves turn yellow\red\orange in the autumn. Amelanchier canadensis prefers a well drained soil
Amelanchier lamarckii

trees

Amelanchier lamarckii

by Arundel Arboretum on Aug 08, 2022
Amelanchier lamarckii is a large deciduous shrub that can also be grown as a small tree. It has an upright, open growth habit. Its bronze young leaves turn a lovely red and orange in the autumn. The racemes of delicate white flowers appear in April and May, and they are followed by purple-black fruits. Amelanchier lamarckii is an ideal tree for wildlife as the birds love the berries. This tree can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in a sheltered or exposed position. It has an eventual height of between 8-12m and a spread of 4-8m. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil.