Shadbush. Dense, erect, suckering shrub with mid-green leaves. Racemes of white flowers followed by blue-black fruit. Max Height 6m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Amelanchier canadensis
Dense, erect, suckering shrub with mid-green leaves. Racemes of white flowers followed by blue-black fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Amelanchier |
|---|---|
| Species | canadensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Shadbush |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 6m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | blue, black |
| Fruits When | June, August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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