BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A small flowering tree with a distinctive and reasonably upright habit, Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' is a fabulous 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: Columnar 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)