Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' – Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'

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Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' – Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'

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Conspicuously columnar, small tree, usually not much taller than 3.5 m. The broadly elliptical to virtually round leaves are somewhat bronze coloured on emergence, but are dark green in summer. In autumn they turn yellowish with a red tinge. Around mid-April, the creamy white flowers open in short, erect racemes. The individual flowers are 1.5 - 2 cm across. They can be followed by relatively large, purplish black, edible fruits. Due to its small height and columnar growth pattern, it is good for use in narrow streets, housing estates and gardens. Amelanchier has few soil requirements but grows best in calcareous soil.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
3 - 5 m, slow growing
Width
1-2m
Crown
columnar, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
broadly elliptical to round, dark green, about 6 cm
Flowers
cream♂ white, about 2 cm, in short, erect racemes, mid-April/earl♂ May
Fruits
purplish black, 1 - 1.5 cm, edible, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few soil requirements, prefers calcareous
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Arboretum Kalmthout, Kalmthout, Belgium, 1994
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind columnar 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres dense crown green April slow growing Conspicuous bloom non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Applications and inspiration
Narrow streets: making the most of space
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Frequently asked questions
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 - 5 m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' blooms in april.
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