Amelanchier lamarckii
The Amelanchier lamarckii has white, star-shaped flowers. This plant is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil under full sun to part shade. Lamarckii is tolerant of a somewhat wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained loams. It has berry like pome fruits that are dark red when young, but become dark purple with time. The fruits are edible and have an apple and sweet flavor. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.
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Amelanchier
Serviceberries (Amelanchier) are deciduous shrubs and small trees, mostly from North America, with a few species from Europe and Asia. They are among the first shrubs to flower in spring, bear small edible berries in early summer and finish the year with warm orange and red autumn foliage. Many grow naturally as multi-stemmed specimens.
Amelanchier lamarckii
This is the serviceberry most often seen in European gardens, a natural hybrid of North American origin that has long been naturalised in parts of Europe. It grows into a large multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that broadens with age. Coppery young leaves open together with white flower clusters in April and May; the purple-black berries ripen in June and July.
Esposizione e terreno
Serviceberries grow in sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered spot out of drying winds. Any good, moisture-retentive but well-drained garden soil suits them, including clay; most prefer neutral to slightly acid soil. They are very hardy, but dislike soil that dries out in summer.
Potatura e cura
Serviceberries need little care. Pruning is optional: if needed, thin out crossing or badly placed branches in May or June, shortly after flowering. Remove root suckers in early spring if a single trunk is wanted. Water young plants regularly and mulch the base in spring.
Utilizzo in giardino
Serviceberries are ornamental through three seasons and fit as a solitary specimen, in informal or wildlife hedges and at the back of a border. Larger species work well as small multi-stemmed trees in modest gardens. The berries can be eaten raw or in jam and are popular with birds; the flowers attract pollinators.
Caratteristiche
Botanica
| Famiglia | Rosaceae |
| Genere | Amelanchier |
| Specie | lamarckii |
Fioritura
| Periodo di fioritura | april, may |
| Colore (fiore) | white |
Fogliame
| Sempreverde | no |
| Colore (fogliame) | green |
| Colore autunnale | orange, red |
Portamento
| Altezza | 600 cm, 500 cm |
| Velocità di crescita | slow |
Posizione
| Rusticità | -30 °C |
| Tipo di terreno | acid, neutral |
| Tipo di terreno | acid, neutral |
| Esposizione | sun, half shade |
| Umidità del terreno | normal |
Utilizzo
| Tipo (uso) | shrub, multistem, fruit/berries, solitary |