Snowflakes

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Snowflakes is a popular Amelanchier, named for its large single white flowers, which do indeed resemble flakes of snow on an early spring day.

The new leaves are initially copper-coloured, but turn green over the summer and then take on attractive autumn tints.

The small blue/black fruits are edible but best left to the birds - Snow Flakes is grown primarily for its ornamental features.

Amelanchier laevis

Snowflakes amelanchier trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

• 2-year pot-grown tree £75.50

  In a 12L pot
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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How to grow

Snowflakes is a large shrub / small tree, and grows best in moist neutral or slightly acidic soils, with some shade.  In good conditions it can reach up to 5m, with a spread of up to 4m.

It is easy to grow, but watch out for aphids in early spring and remove them promptly (by squashing or with a hose).

History

The species Amelanchier laevis is native to the eastern areas of North America.

Snowflakes characteristics

• What level of gardening skill is needed to grow Snowflakes?Beginner
• Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAttractive foliageAutumn foliage colour
• Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
• Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
• SunlightSome shade
• PruningPrune after flowering
• Growth rateAverage
• Site conditionsOccasional flooding
• WildlifeAttractive to birds
• What colour is the blossom of Snowflakes?White
• When is Snowflakes in flower?April
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
• Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
• Fruit colourBlue - dark
• Fruit persistenceRipens over a period
• Annual cycleDeciduous