Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'

Common name: serviceberry

Description: An RHS Award of Garden Merit tree with a strikingly narrow, columnar habit, ideal for small gardens. Bronze young leaves mature to green then fiery orange-yellow in autumn, with abundant white spring blossom followed by edible scarlet fruits ripening to black.

Other benefits: reliable spring flowers, good autumn colour, edible berries loved by birds, multi-season interest, RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, slim columnar shape perfect for narrow spaces

Wildlife attraction: bees, birds

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 4m x 1.2m

Position: full sun or partial shade

Soil pH: neutral to acid

Moisture: moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -20°C