Image: Andreas Rockstein (cc-by-sa) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Amelanchier lamarckii
snowy mespilus
Flower Color
Description
A large erect deciduous shrub or small tree of open habit, with bronze-tinged young leaves turning orange and red in autumn. White flowers appear in short, lax racemes as the leaves unfurl followed by edible red to dark purple-black berries
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.8 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceHedging and screensEdible fruit