Amelanchier

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Amelanchier or June Berry Amelanchier or June Berry are lovely deciduous shrubs / small trees. They have so many wonderful features: They are valued for their five-petal star shaped, white or pink flushed flowers and fine autumn colour, which is followed by round or pear-shaped, purple fruits. Autumn foliage colour is often vibrant and eye catching The delicious edible berries for the bids to keep them stocked up in through the autumn months Easy to maintain and are generally a touch shrub / tree. Where to site your Amelanchier These June Berriers can be an added feature to any garden. They are suited to mixed flower borders, feature stand alone shrub / tree or they do well in large pots How to grow and look after your Amelanchier They grow in all soils but thrive best in acidic soil and also get the best autumn colours if planted in acidic soil, they require full sun – to get the best flowers - or partial shade and good air circulation (not overcrowded borders). We would recommend pruning June Berrys after they have flowered. They can withstand a hard prune but this will reduce the number of flowers next season, better if you do it little and often. Caring Tips for Amelanchier Watering Water regularly when newly planted, usually the first growing season, (depending on when planted) after this they tend to be self sufficient Pruning Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Avoid heavy pruning, which may reduce flowering. Regular trimming helps keep the shrub neat. Feeding Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and again in mid-summer to help get the best autumn colours. Signs of Pests and Disease: How to care for your poorly Amelanchier Fireblight this is bacterial disease that affects new shoots, if your tree has thus then prune off and destroy any affected branches, disinfecting in between cuts. {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Where should I plant Amelanchier?","acceptedAn