Amelanchier Robin Hill is a small bushy upright tree spreading as it ages. A profusion of lovely pale pink buds open and turn to star-shaped white flowers giving much pleasure on an early spring day. With bronze foliage following turning to green in summer. It bears some dark purple fruit in late summer followed by a good autumn colour of orange and red.

Robin Hill is a hardy attractive low maintenance tree, preferring sun or partial shade, and can be planted in most aspects in sheltered or exposed positions. Amelanchier is low maintenance and suited to the cottage and informal spaces. Perfect in city and courtyard gardens. Plant the Amelanchier Arborea ‘Robin Hill’ in moist well-drained lime-free soil.

Cultivation: Low maintenance

Soil: Moist well-drained soil, acid to neutral. Prefers loam or sand but will tolerate poorer soils.

Position: Full sun, partial shade         

Aspect: North, south, east & west

Foliage: Deciduous, good autumn colour

Flowering: Pale pink flowers to white in early spring

Fruiting: Purple berries loved by birds in June

Habit: Small bushy & compact

Hardiness: Fully hardy

Growth: Fairly fast growing

Benefits to Wildlife: Yes

Ultimate Height & Spread: 6m x 4m