Amelanchier canadensis is a delightful deciduous tree for any garden and can be grown successfully in pots and planters. Fully hardy with a profusion of star-shaped white flowers in early summer and pretty flame-coloured leaves in autumn with edible black berries.

When growing Amelanchier canadensis you need to consider that it likes the sun or semi-shade and well-drained soil not too dry with preferably neutral to acid soil. Some weeding and mulching of the canadensis in spring will see you through to winter when you can prune to remove any dead or diseased wood and shape growth. Available as multi or single-stem.

Soil: Acidic to neutral and well drained

Position: Sheltered or exposed

Colour: Red in autumn

Blossom: White

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Height and Spread at Maturity: 5-6m x 3m

Nature Notes: Flowers and fruit are helpful to bees, birds, and wildlife.