Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William'
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.
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | White | Bronze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver | Green | Green Red Purple | |
| Autumn | Grey Silver | Yellow Red Orange Pink | Black Blue Purple | |
| Winter | Grey Silver | Black Blue 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, 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
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight. In dry soil conditions or strong winds, may be susceptible to leaf scorch.
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