Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William'

RHS Plant Profile
serviceberry 'Prince William'

Synonyms

Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Prince William'

Shrubs Trees Fruit Edible

A bushy, suckering, deciduous upright shrub, this dwarf cultivar is grown primarily for its small, compact and multi-stemmed habit, and its slightly larger flowers. Bronze-tinged young leaves that are oval or circular in shape turn mid-to dark-green in summer, and then yellow, orange, red and pink-purple in autumn. Clusters of self-fertile five-petalled white flowers emerge in spring about 4-5cm across as the young leaves unfurl and expand. The edible fruits are enjoyed by wildlife and can be made into jams and pies.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
10–20 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Flower
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright, Suckering
Potentially harmful
The berries are edible, but this tree is usually grown as an ornamental plant rather than to provide a crop of fruit in the UK
Genus
Amelanchier are small deciduous trees or shrubs with showy white flowers in early spring, red to purple fruits and often good autumn colour
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, neutral to acidic soil and ideally in full sun. Tolerates partial shade but autumn colour is best in sun.

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings or semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layering.

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Edible fruit
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Pruning group 1.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight. In dry soil conditions or strong winds, may be susceptible to leaf scorch.