Tree
Snowy mespilus
Amelanchier × lamarckii
A graceful multi-stemmed small tree with white spring blossom, bronze young leaves and strong autumn colour. Give its open crown real space and avoid strongly alkaline, lime-rich soil.
- Size
- 8–12 m high · 4–8 m wide
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Winter
- Very hardy
- Seasonal form
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Low
Before planting
- Plan for a genuine small tree with a spreading crown rather than a compact shrub.
- Avoid strongly alkaline, lime-rich soil that can cause poor growth and leaf yellowing.
Why choose it
- Combines white spring blossom with bronze young foliage and vivid autumn colour.
- Its flowers and fruits add seasonal value for garden wildlife.
Care
- Water regularly while the tree establishes and during prolonged dry spells.
- Prune minimally, removing damaged or crossing stems when necessary.
- Retain the natural open, multi-stemmed canopy rather than clipping it into a dense shape.