Amelanchier 'Ballerina'

North America.

Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 8 m and is approx. 3 - 6 m wide. It usually grows 50 - 60 cm per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' are dark green, ovate, matt, alternate, serrated. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Bronze-coloured shoots. Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' turns bright copper-brown in autumn.

The white, star-shaped flowers of Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' appear in clusters from April to May.

The black-red, medium-sized berries have a sweet, tasty flavour. The flesh of these round berries is juicy. Ripening time from July.

Amelanchier laevis 'Ballerina' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Allegheny serviceberry 'Ballerina' has good frost hardiness.

No special requirements.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture, fresh consumption, bird food plant, jam

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).