Multi-stem Trees
Amelanchier lamarckii
Snowy mespilus, juneberry
A cloud of white spring blossom, bronze young leaves, summer berries and blazing autumn colour. Amelanchier lamarckii is one of the hardest-working multi-stem trees for gardens of every size.
Starry white blossom in spring
Copper-bronze young foliage
Small purple-black berries in early summer, loved by birds
Rich orange and red autumn colour
Please check before you visit. Our nursery is very well stocked, but what we hold changes with the seasons, so this plant may not always be in stock. Enquire before you head over and we will check availability and the sizes we have for you.
At a glance
Type
Multi-stem tree
Foliage
Deciduous
Seasons of interest
Spring blossom, summer berries, autumn colour
Eventual size
Typically 4 to 8 m tall
Position
Full sun or partial shade
Soil
Moist but well-drained; prefers neutral to acid soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy in the UK
Available
A range of sizes and forms. Ask our team for current specimens and pricing.
Why we love it
In spring, Amelanchier lamarckii is covered in delicate white flowers just as its coppery new leaves unfurl. Small dark berries follow in early summer, and in autumn the foliage turns brilliant orange and red.
Its light, multi-stemmed canopy casts dappled shade, so you can plant beneath it, and it never feels heavy in a smaller garden.
How to use it
Perfect as a feature tree in a courtyard or small garden, planted in groups for a woodland feel, or used to soften boundaries and screen neighbouring buildings without blocking the light.
Planting and aftercare
Plant between autumn and spring and water well through its first two summers. Pruning is rarely needed; remove any dead or crossing stems after flowering to keep an open, graceful shape.
See it in person
Every plant at Form is hand-selected, none contains new peat, and nothing beats choosing yours by eye. Visit our Row Town showroom in Surrey, just 30 minutes from London, where our team will show you the best of what is on the nursery right now. We deliver across London, Surrey and the Home Counties, and nationwide.
Walk in any time during opening hours and you will be looked after. If you would like dedicated time with a specialist, book a Genus Bar appointment.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes, the ripe berries are edible and have a sweet, almond-like flavour, though the birds often get to them first.
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Very. Its modest size, light canopy and four seasons of interest make it one of the best trees for smaller spaces.
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We keep a very well-stocked nursery, but our stock changes with the seasons, so availability varies. Please email us before you visit and we will check what we have and the sizes available.
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Yes, and we would love you to. Every multi-stem tree is individual, with its own branch structure and character, so we always encourage customers to choose by eye. Our largest specimens are held at our Row Town showroom in Surrey. Walk in any time during opening hours, or book a Genus Bar appointment with one of our specialists. If you can’t visit, we are happy to send photographs of individual trees.
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Yes, we deliver nationwide. Deliveries are arranged by our dedicated in-house operations team, and larger specimens can be offloaded by HI-AB or Moffett where needed. We will always agree the most suitable option with you before delivery.
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Amelanchier lamarckii
Can’t see what you’re looking for?
Get in touch and we’ll help you find it. Our nursery is very well stocked and we can source almost any plant through our network of trusted growers. Email info@formplants.com, or send us your whole plant list through our bespoke sourcing service.