Amelanchier canadensis 'October Flame'
serviceberry 'October Flame'
A compact, erect deciduous shrub or neat upright small tree to 4m in height, of compact habit, with oval, green-bronze leaves when young which turn shades of orange and red in autumn. Clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers are produced quite early in spring followed by edible but quite tasteless dark purple to black berries that the birds will love in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Bronze Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red Yellow | Purple | ||
| Winter | Black Purple |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
Unresolved
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 seed and semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Edible fruit
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
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