RHS Synonyms
Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow'
Amelanchier canadensis 'Glenn's Upright'
Amelanchier canadensis Rainbow Pillar
Shrubs Trees Fruit Edible
An upright, suckering shrub, up to 5m high, with oblong mid-green leaves which become multi-coloured green, yellow, orange and red in autumn. Upright sprays of small, white, star-shaped flowers in late spring are followed in summer by blue-black berries which are edible but rather tasteless; they are however eaten by birds
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres