Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill'

North America.

Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' is a large, ovoid shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 10 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' are medium green, egg-shaped. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. White shoots. Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Silver-grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The silvery, star-shaped flowers of Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' appear in clusters in April. They are slightly fragrant.

The purple-red, small berries have a bland flavour. The berries are round. Ripening time from September.

Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Tree amelanchier 'Robin Hill' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

The plant has a medium water requirement.

Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound dressing as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).