60-90cm Amelanchier canadensis Hedging | Bare Root
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- Highlights
- Variety Specifications
- Planting & Care
- Offers interest throughout the year, starting with clusters of mildly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers in mid-spring.
- The mid-green, toothed oval leaves provide a lovely backdrop for the flowers and are followed by small, edible dark blue berries in summer.
- In autumn, the foliage transforms into a stunning display of warm red, orange, and yellow hues.
- Ideal as a single species hedge or as part of a mixed, native planting scheme to attract wildlife.
- A fully hardy and low-maintenance shrub that is easy to grow and generally resistant to pests and diseases.
- Thrives in damp soil, making it suitable for planting near ponds or rivers.
- Species: Amelanchier
- Flowering Time: March - May
- Harvest Time: June - August
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil. Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils.
- Hardiness: H7 - Fully hardy, frost resistant down to -20°C.
- Habit: Grows in an upright, naturally slim form.
- Features: Beautiful autumn colour, edible berries, and spring flowers.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent pest and disease resistance, though may be affected by fireblight.
- Growth Rate: Average, growing 20-40cm per year.
- Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 4-8m without pruning.
- Planting Time: October to March
- Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant in a double staggered row. We recommend 5 to 7 plants per metre.
- Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
- Feeding: A low-maintenance plant that gets its nutrients from the soil; feeding is not required.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning is required. To maintain a healthy framework, remove any wayward or crossing branches when the plant is dormant in late winter or early spring.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including roots
- Eventual Height: Can reach 6m but is easily maintained between 1-5m.
Highlights
- Offers interest throughout the year, starting with clusters of mildly fragrant, star-shaped white flowers in mid-spring.
- The mid-green, toothed oval leaves provide a lovely backdrop for the flowers and are followed by small, edible dark blue berries in summer.
- In autumn, the foliage transforms into a stunning display of warm red, orange, and yellow hues.
- Ideal as a single species hedge or as part of a mixed, native planting scheme to attract wildlife.
- A fully hardy and low-maintenance shrub that is easy to grow and generally resistant to pests and diseases.
- Thrives in damp soil, making it suitable for planting near ponds or rivers.
Variety Specifications
- Species: Amelanchier
- Flowering Time: March - May
- Harvest Time: June - August
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Any well-drained, fertile soil. Will tolerate less than perfect conditions but prefers well-drained, loamy soils.
- Hardiness: H7 - Fully hardy, frost resistant down to -20°C.
- Habit: Grows in an upright, naturally slim form.
- Features: Beautiful autumn colour, edible berries, and spring flowers.
- Pest & Disease Resistance: Excellent pest and disease resistance, though may be affected by fireblight.
- Growth Rate: Average, growing 20-40cm per year.
- Eventual Spread: Spreads approx 4-8m without pruning.
Planting & Care
- Planting Time: October to March
- Spacing: For a dense hedge, plant in a double staggered row. We recommend 5 to 7 plants per metre.
- Watering: Water well when newly planted and during dry spells for the first year.
- Feeding: A low-maintenance plant that gets its nutrients from the soil; feeding is not required.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning is required. To maintain a healthy framework, remove any wayward or crossing branches when the plant is dormant in late winter or early spring.
Product Specifications
- Height on Arrival: 60-90cm including roots
- Eventual Height: Can reach 6m but is easily maintained between 1-5m.
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