Amelanchier canadensis 'GlennForm' RAINBOW PILLAR^®

Juneberry and serviceberry species are popular shrubs and trees that are celebrating their renaissance at the beginning of the new millennium. They belong to both ornamental plants as well as fruit trees which is why they are regaining interest. They are very easy to grow and can cope even with heavy clay without any need for additional fertilizing. Moreover, their root system is so dense that it helps protect soil from erosion.

RAINBOW PILLAR^® is a unique variety of shedblow serviceberry with upright, columnar growth that is suitable for small gardens and hedges. In April it produces numerous star-shaped, white, scented flowers that are followed by small, spherical berries. These are ready to be picked when their red colour changes to purple black. The taste is sweet and juicy, and can be harvested for as long as one month. They look like blueberries and are valued for high contents of iron and copper. Broadly elliptic leaves are 4-6 cm long, medium green, and turn various shades of golden yellow and scarlet red in autumn.

Shadblow serviceberry is a moderate grower which keeps its compact shape for a long time. Yet if you need to shape it or keep it smaller, prune it at the end of winter. It will grow in almost any but dry soil, however, it prefers fertile and acid, lime-free, moist but well-drained soil. It grows well in heavy clay. Fully hardy to -34°C (USDA zone 4).

Last update 02-01-2013