Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' - autumn colour

Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar'

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£99.95

(Columnar Snowy Mespilus) Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' is a superb small flowering tree with a distinctive narrow habit and vivid autumn colour.

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.

These plants are to large to send with our mail order service and are available for collection from our nursery only.

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10L pot (4 - 5 years old, approx 200 - 225 cm tall) - collection from nursery only

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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.

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: Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' grows to be a small narrow, upright tree - very slender when young, branching out a little more once more mature.
- Height: 5 m (16 ft)
- Spread: 2.5 m (8 ft)

Notes: This tree is also known as Amelanchier canadensis 'Glenn Form'

How Much Sun: Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size: Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Damp/Wet, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Autumn Colour, Habit - Narrow, Flowers in Spring

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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