Amelanchier laevis 'R.J. Hilton'

Common name: smooth serviceberry

Description: An RHS Award of Garden Merit serviceberry with deep coppery-bronze young leaves in spring, opening alongside white flowers from pink buds, followed by edible purple-black berries and vivid red and orange autumn colour.

Other benefits: reliable spring flowers, good autumn colour, edible berries loved by birds, multi-season interest, RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, outstanding coppery spring foliage

Wildlife attraction: bees, birds

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 3.5m x 3.5m

Position: full sun or partial shade

Soil pH: neutral to acid

Moisture: moist but well-drained or well-drained

Winter hardiness: fully hardy to below -20°C