Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' – Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar'

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Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' – Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar'

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Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' is a large shrub, growing into a small tree with a densely branched vase-shaped crown to about 6 m. The twigs and bark are unremarkable. The leaves unfurl green and are then slightly hairy. The summer leaves are also green, but hairless. Autumn colour is, as with many Amelanchier, brilliant red. Pure white flowers open in early spring. These are in up to 8 cm long, upright clusters. The individual flowers are over 1.5 cm in diameter. The petals of A. canadensis are more regularly shaped and broader than those of A. lamarckii. The flowers are followed by berry-like achenes that ripen in late June-early July. The fruits are purplish-red and covered with a thin layer of wax. Usually RAINBOW PILLAR produces few fruits, at most only a few per cluster.
Because of its small size, the tree is ideally suited to small-scale projects and application in narrow profiles. RAINBOW PILLAR grows in any type of soil, provided it is sufficiently permeable. Although the tree will also grow in more acidic soils, calcareous soil is recommended for optimal results.
Was found as a seedling from A. canadensis, where the plant stood out for its more upright growth habit and dense branching.

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Specifications
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Height
3 – 6 m
Width
1-2m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs brown: bark grey-brown, smooth
Leaf
ovoid, 4-5 cm long, medium green, autumn color red
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
in somewhat upright clusters, 5-8cm long, white flowers in April-May
Fruits
berry-like pome fruit, round, about 8 mm long and 1 cm wide, purplish red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes very few demands on the soil, prefers calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green white April May average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar'

Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' can eventually reach a height of 3 – 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 3 – 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' 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 canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' blooms in april, may.
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