{"title":"Amelanchier","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown for their reliable, multi-season charm, Amelanchier — commonly known as snowy mespilus, juneberry or serviceberry — are among the most versatile small trees and shrubs for the garden. Clouds of delicate white spring blossom give way to fresh green foliage and sweet, edible berries loved by birds, before the leaves turn to fiery shades of orange and red in autumn. Compact, adaptable and easy to grow, they suit everything from mixed borders to small specimen planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"copy-of-amelanchier-la-paloma","title":"Amelanchier lamarckii 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmelanchier lamarckii — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of the most reliable and widely loved of all the amelanchiers, Amelanchier lamarckii — the snowy mespilus, or juneberry — has held the RHS Award of Garden Merit since 1976, and it's easy to see why. Bronze-tinged young leaves emerge alongside short, lax racemes of white, star-shaped flowers in spring, followed by red berries that ripen to a deep purple-black through summer, providing a valuable feast for garden birds. Come autumn, the foliage turns a warm orange and red for one final flourish before the leaves fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA large, erect deciduous shrub or small tree of open, graceful habit, Amelanchier lamarckii offers a genuinely long season of interest from a single plant, making it one of the best all-round choices for a specimen tree, mixed border or informal wildlife planting — and it can be grown as either a single-stemmed tree or a handsome multi-stemmed shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in moist, lime-free, well-drained soil — this species does best on acid to neutral ground, and colours most vividly in full sun. It's fully hardy (RHS H7), copes with both exposed and sheltered positions, and is generally pest-free, needing only minimal pruning once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch, supplied in a 12-litre pot ready for planting straight into its final position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pengelly Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42691683090600,"sku":"0","price":68.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/products\/amelanchier-lamarckii.webp?v=1662456394"},{"product_id":"amelanchier-x-gra-ballerina-12l","title":"Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Ballerina' 12L","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmelanchier × grandiflora 'Ballerina' — 12L Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOne of the earliest trees to flower each spring, Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Ballerina' opens its show with masses of large, white, star-shaped blossom on nodding racemes, appearing before the bronze-tinged young leaves have even fully unfurled. The foliage matures to green through summer before turning striking shades of orange, red and purple-brown in autumn, while small red berries ripen to deep purple — technically edible, though usually left for the birds, who take them quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA vigorous small tree or large shrub with an attractive, shapely habit, 'Ballerina' offers genuine multi-season interest in a relatively compact footprint, making it a popular specimen for smaller gardens, courtyards or informal planting schemes, and a valuable early source of nectar for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in moist, lime-free, well-drained soil — this variety does best on neutral to acid ground, and autumn colour is most vivid in full sun. It's fully hardy (RHS H7), copes with both exposed and sheltered sites, and is generally pest-free, needing only minimal pruning once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach tree is hand-selected before dispatch, supplied in a 12-litre pot ready for planting straight into its final position.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206352540022,"sku":"0","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-19102615.png?v=1789810479"},{"product_id":"amelanchier-lamarckii-10ltr","title":"Amelanchier lamarckii 10ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmelanchier lamarckii (Snowy Mespilus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew plants earn their keep across four seasons quite like the Amelanchier lamarckii. In spring, delicate star-shaped white flowers appear in lax clusters just as the bronze-tinged young leaves begin to unfurl, creating a soft, coppery haze before the foliage matures to green. Come early summer, small purple-black berries follow — a treat for garden birds, and edible for us too, though it's usually grown for ornamental value rather than as a fruiting crop. As autumn arrives, the foliage puts on a final flourish, turning brilliant shades of orange and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis RHS Award of Garden Merit holder is wonderfully easy-going: it thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to clay, loam, or sandy soils, provided they're moist but well-drained. Left to its own devices it will reach an ultimate height of 8–12 metres with a spread of 4–8 metres over 10–20 years, though it's just as happy trained as a multi-stemmed shrub or kept smaller with light formative pruning — making it a versatile choice whether you're after a specimen tree or a striking large shrub for a smaller garden. It's fully hardy and largely trouble-free, generally pest-free though it can occasionally be susceptible to fireblight or honey fungus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEach plant is hand-selected before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PengellyGardenCentre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58206353031542,"sku":"-","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0380\/1766\/3020\/files\/IMG_5686.jpg?v=1789731810"},{"product_id":"amelanchier-lae-snow-flakes-12l","title":"Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' 12Ltr pot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' — 12Ltr Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA real highlight in the spring garden, Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' carries the RHS Award of Garden Merit and lives up to its name with hanging, nodding clusters of large, fragrant, starry-white flowers — noticeably bigger than many other amelanchiers — set off beautifully against the coppery-pink young foliage. The oblong, hairless leaves settle into mid-green through summer before turning a rich yellow flushed with red in autumn. Sweet, edible blue-black berries follow the flowers in summer, equally popular with garden birds and for foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn upright, elegant tree or large shrub, 'Snowflakes' stays compact enough for smaller gardens while still delivering genuine multi-season interest — spring blossom, summer fruit and autumn colour — making it an excellent specimen for a sunny border, courtyard or lawn planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained, lime-free soil — this variety does best on lighter, acid soils, and autumn colour will be brightest in full sun. 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Sprays of small, white, star-shaped flowers cover the tree in late spring, popular with pollinators, followed by oblong green leaves that turn a spectacular blend of yellow, orange and red come autumn — the display that gives Rainbow Pillar its name. Blue-black berries follow the flowers through summer; they're edible, if rather bland to eat, but are readily taken by garden birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWith its narrow, columnar form, Rainbow Pillar is one of the neatest amelanchiers available, making it an excellent vertical accent for small gardens, courtyards or planted in a row for screening, without the spread of a full-sized serviceberry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrow in full sun or partial shade, in moist, well-drained, lime-free soil — this variety prefers acid to neutral conditions and will colour up best in full sun. 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