Alder-leaf shadbush Smokey

Amelanchier alnifolia Smokey

Amélanchier alnifolia Smokey has a decorative flowering, white starry and very melliferous , it appears before the foliage, this one is pink when the buds burst, it turns dark green and becomes yellow, orange then finally flamboyant red in the fall . Its flowering gives fruit in clusters,...
€13.50
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Quantity

  • Delivery expected from 10/15/2024
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Description

Height at maturity 2 - 3 m
Wingspan at maturity 1,50 - 2 m
Exposure Sun, partial shade
Flowering March - April
Hardiness -30°C

Amelanchier alnifolia Smokey, an exceptional fruit tree.

Amélanchier alnifolia Smokey has a decorative flowering, white starry and very melliferous, it appears before the foliage, this one is pink when the buds burst, it turns dark green and becomes yellow, orange then finally flamboyant red in the fall.

Its flowering gives fruit in clusters, large purple to black berries, sweet, reminiscent of blueberries, rich in antioxidants and vitamins. To be used in juices, jellies and jams, or to make delicious pies or cakes. These berries can be frozen without getting denatured.

A self-fertile fruit shrub, you will obtain a more abundant harvest through cross-pollination by planting at least two plants. The Alder-leaf shadbush Smokey is a suckering fruit shrub, it can be pruned without problems.

To be planted in drained and acidic soil by adding heather compost. Resistant to negative temperatures down to -30°C. Very decorative in isolation, it fits perfectly into the composition of gourmet hedges.

Features

  • Common name : Alder-leaf shadbush Smokey
  • Family : Rosaceae
  • Category : fruit tree
  • Spread : 1,50 - 2 m
  • Foliage : deciduous
  • Color of flowers : white
  • Fruit : large juicy purple berries sweet with a taste of honey and blueberry with a hint of apple.
  • Harvest : June - July - August
  • Use : shrubbery - free or fruit hedges
  • Soil : slightly acidic
  • Habit : upright
  • Growth : average
  • Earth to use : 75% universal potting soil and 25% heath earth
  • Enemies : nothing to report
  • Possible diseases : resistant to diseases

Expédition & livraison

How does the delivery work?

  • Step 1 As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
  • Step 2 Each order is processed individually.
  • Step 3 Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
  • Step 4 Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
  • Step 5 Packages are ready to be shipped.

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Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).

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