Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' – Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes'

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Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' – Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes'

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Initially grows as a large, fairly slender, vertical shrub, growing later into a small tree with a broader, oval crown. The dark green leaf emerges with a slightly bronze colour. It is somewhat irregular, broadly elliptical and turns yellow and red in autumn. In comparison with other cultivars, the leaf is rather less attractive, but the bright white flowers are strikingly big. This effect is reinforced because they are grouped in somewhat overhanging racemes. They are followed by brownish red, edible fruits. The plant has a reasonable to good fruit yield. ‘Snowflakes’ originated from seed imported from Canada by Proefstation voor de Boomkwekerij in Boskoop (NL). Amelanchier has few soil requirements but grows best in calcareous soil.

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Specifications
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Height
4 - 6 (10) m
Width
4-6m
Crown
narrow oval, later broader, half-open crown
Bark and branches
light grey, smooth
Leaf
broadly elliptical, dark green, 3 - 7 cm
Autumn colour
yellow, red
Flowers
White, 2.5 - 3.5 cm, in long, rather overhanging racemes, earl♂ April/earl♂ May
Fruits
brownish red, 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, multi-stem treem
Origin
Proefstation voor de Boomkwekerij, Boskoop, Netherlands, 1991
Clear stem tree Multi-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 oval 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green April average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Frequently asked questions
Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes'

Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 (10) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' turn yellow, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' 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 laevis 'Snowflakes' blooms in april.
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