Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' tree in flower

Amelanchier alnifolia Obelisk autumn leaves

Amelanchier alnifolia Obelisk white flowers in spring

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' tree in pot

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Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' Tree

Name: Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: AAO.SS.12.1
Price: 90.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Final size 5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years

Foliage Green leaves turn orange in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers White star-shaped flowers in spring

Position Full sun to part shade

Soil Neutral to acidic soil

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Description

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' is a small upright tree or large slender shrub, making it ideal for smaller gardens or limited space. Recemes of white star-shaped flowers with green centres adorn the tree in mid-spring.

Young leaves start off with a bronze hue before maturing to green. In Autumn, they turn yellow-orange before falling to the ground and leaving attractive dark red-purple fruits on the tree.

Amelanchier 'Obelisk' is a very hardy deciduous tree that is more upright than other Amelanchiers, reaching around 5 x 2.5 metres in 20 years. It can cope in exposed sites and likes full sun or partial shade in a neutral or acidic soil. 'Obelisk' is a great choice for providing changing interest in a variety of tricky locations.

AKA Amelanchier Obelisk, Alder-leaved Serviceberry, Juneberry Obelisk

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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