Amelanchier arborea Tradition ('Trazam')
tree amelanchier [Tradition]
A small, upright, deciduous tree with smooth, grey bark and a tendency to sucker. The white flowers appear in hanging clusters, up to 10cm long, in spring starting before the bronzy young leaves unfurl. Juicy, edible, blue-black berries appear in summer, and the leaves turn to shades of red, yellow and orange in autumn
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | White | Bronze Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver | Green | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | Orange Red Yellow | Purple | |
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, lime-free, well-drained soil. The best autumn colour is achieved when grown in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or remove suckers in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Hedging and screens
- Edible fruit
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
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