Below, we describe Amelanchier arborea ‘Robin Hill’. It grows slowly, and when young, the tree has a nice upright growth habit. This cultivar forms an oval crown, which later becomes somewhat more vase-shaped.
Its modest size—ranging from 5 to 10 meters—makes the tree suitable for use in gardens, at roundabouts, in small squares, along green belts, and on streets. It is also an excellent choice for narrow streets, and it looks great in an urban garden as well. The tree prefers slightly calcareous soil but otherwise has few soil requirements.
In April, it produces beautiful white flowers that bloom in clusters; the buds are pink. Later, berries appear that are initially dark red and turn black as they ripen. These fruits are edible but do not appear in large quantities. The relatively small, bright green leaves are dark green and have a slightly pointed tip.
The tree was introduced before 1970 by the Robin Hill Arboretum in Lyndonville, New York.
Location of photos: Oisterwijk and our nursery
| Application: | Trees in containers, Trees on rooftops, Large gardens, Small gardens, Squares and parks, Standalone trees, Streets |
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| Growing conditions: | (Partial) shade, Dry (sandy) soil, Normal soil, Tolerates some paving, Wind-resistant, Sunny |
| Growth habit: | Oval / egg-shaped, Columnar |
| Flower color | White |
| Adult height: | Third size trees up to 6 m |
| Soil: | low soil requirements, shallow root system |
| Flowers: | profusion of white flowers in short open corymbs |
| Fruits: | berries that first turn dark red, then black; not very abundant; the fruits are edible |
| Environmental factors: | wind resistant |
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