Amelanchier laevis 'Ballerina' - 50-60 CM C5

Description
These produce black-red, round fruits from July. They are medium-sized. The bronze-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amelanchier lamarckii 'Ballerina', Amelanchier 'Ballerina'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive copper-brown autumn colouring * bronze shoots * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, can be partially built over

Leaves
Attractive copper-brown autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' is upright in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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 white, star-shaped flowers appear in clusters from April to May.

fruit
The black-red, medium-sized berries have a sweet, tasty flavour. The flesh of these round berries is juicy. Ripening time from July.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, fresh consumption, bird food plant, jam

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