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BlueBell Nursery - Trees & Shrubs- Amelanchier

Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar'
Snowy Mespilus

Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar'
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Price: £32.00 Quantity :

Description

An excellent small tree with a distinctive upright habit, Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' in a new introduction from Ohio in the United States. Clusters of pretty white flowers adorn the branches in spring and the green leaves turn a brilliant red, orange and yellow in autumn before falling, giving the tree briefly the appearance of a 'rainbow', hence its name. A beautiful standalone tree with a narrow habit which is ideal for smaller gardens.

Features

  • Common name: Snowy Mespilus.
  • Position: Full sun.
  • Soil: Any well drained, fertile soil. Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' will tolerate chalky soils.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: April.
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Small narrow, upright tree.
    • Height: 5 m (16 ft)
    • Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)
  • Notes: This tree is also known as Amelanchier canadensis 'Glenn Form'
  • Size: 3L containers (80 - 100 cm tall)

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