Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’

Description

Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ is a fine specimen tree with year long interest. It is usually multi-trunked with smooth gray bark and a horizontal branching habit. Large, white, scented, flowers are borne in drooping clusters in early spring before the leaves emerge. Fruits are blueberry-like, red to purple in color and often used for pies, jams and jellies.

Fall foliage is excellent, with vibrant shades of orange and red. It is beautiful as a specimen, used as a group in woodland areas, or beside streams or ponds. This disease resistant native is a banquet for birds, bees and butterflies.