Snowy Mespilus Flourishng

Our Snowy Mespilus (Genus, Amelanchier - Species, Lamarckii) is a small tree that is attractive in all seasons, even in winter when its spreading crown of fine shoots makes a satisfying, dense, shrubby shape. In March the branches erupt with a froth of star-shaped flowers in lax conical heads, just as the coppery pink young leaves unfold - in summer these are yellowish green, but later turn scarlet and crimson. In July the tree is studded with dark red berries which become purple-black as they ripen. Cuttings can be taken from May - July.