Amelanchier lamarckii red The leaves are elegantly glossy

The leaves are elegantly glossy dark-green

the Handkerchief tree has always attracted and fascinated people

deeply fringed husks in autumn

and retaining dry coppery leaves into winter in sheltered positions

Amelanchier lamarckii red The leaves are elegantly glossyDeciduous. A versatile small sized tree with a softly arching, sometimes spreading habit. Amelanchier is valued for its subtle blossom in spring, its light dappled shade in summer, and its attractive autumn tints. Leaves emerge bronze, with the flowers, phasing to green in summer. Ideal as a specimen in a small garden, or planted in naturalistic drifts in a parkland setting. Hardy. 4 5m at 10 years. Tolerates a wide range of soil. A shallow rooting