Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill' - STDS 6-8 CM CONT

Description
These produce purple-red, round fruits from September. They are small and exude a light fragrance. The white shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amelanchier grandiflora 'Robin Hill'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * white shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, can be partially built over

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Silver-grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Ovoid.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The silvery, star-shaped flowers appear in clusters in April. These are slightly fragrant.

fruit
The purple-red, small berries have a bland flavour. The berries are round. Ripening time from September.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Root
Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill' is a shallow-rooted plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.