Amelanchier 'Prince William' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit jewellery * sweet, aromatic flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * red shoots * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant

Growth habit
Snowy mespilus 'Prince William' is an upright and compact large shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 - 2.5 metres and a width of 1.5 - 2.5 metres.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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

Soil
Amelanchier lamarckii 'Prince William' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist 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
Amelanchier lamarckii 'Prince William' forms creamy white flowers from the end of April.

fruit
The dark blue fruits of Amelanchier lamarckii 'Prince William' are particularly decorative. These appear from June and are large.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, bird food plant, edible

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