Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill'

Common name: serviceberry

Description: A small tree or large shrub with a dense, upright habit, opening pale pink buds that fade to white as star-shaped flowers unfurl in spring, followed by purple-black berries and good autumn colour.

Other benefits: reliable spring flowers, good autumn colour, edible berries loved by birds, multi-season interest, pretty pink-tinged spring blossom, dense upright habit

Wildlife attraction: bees, birds

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 6m x 4m

Position: full sun or partial shade

Soil pH: neutral to acid

Moisture: moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -20°C