Amelanchier spicata - 30-40 CM C1

Description
These produce purple-purple, round fruits from August. The white shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow, red-brown autumn colouring * white shoots

Leaves
Attractive yellow to red-brown autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Snowy mespilus is upright and branched in structure.

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 white flowers appear in clusters from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub