Amelanchier laevis 'R. J. Hilton' - 40-60 CM BR

Description
Black, round fruits emerge from these in September. They are small. The bronze-red shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red, yellow-orange autumn colouring * suitable for containers * bronze-red shoots * resistant to urban climates

Leaves
Attractive orange-red to yellow-orange autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Allegheny serviceberry 'R.J. Hilton' is funnel-shaped in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements Standard container plant 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 white flowers appear in clusters from April to May.

fruit
The black, small berries are round. Ripening time from September.

Use
Container, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, shade tree

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