Amelanchier 'Ballerina' – Amelanchier 'Ballerina'

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Amelanchier 'Ballerina' – Amelanchier 'Ballerina'

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From being a shrub it sometimes grows to become a small tree. The broad, vase-shaped crown and fine branching pattern give this tree a striking winter silhouette. The dark-green, long-stemmed and broadly elliptical leaves are bare and coloured greyish green underneath. In the autumn they turn to purple. The white flowers are in large, loose, pendulous flower clusters. Berries appear starting in late July and turn from a purplish red colour to black. They are 1 cm large and very edible, with a sweet flavour. The large quantity of berries can create problems for paved ground below. 'Ballerina' has a fine root system close to the surface. It places little demands on the soil, prefers slightly calcareous soil that is not too wet. Very strong tree, resistant to wind and severe frost.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Multi-stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
4 - 6 m
Crown
vase-shaped, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey-brown, smooth to slightly grooved
Leaf
broad ovoid, dark green, 4 - 7 cm
Autumn colour
red, purple
Flowers
white in pendulous clusters, April/May
Fruits
red to nearly black, large, edible fruits
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes very few demands on the soil, not too wet, prefers calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Test station for the Tree Nursery, Boskoop (NL), 1980
Synonyms
Amelanchier lamarckii 'Ballerina', Amelanchier laevis 'Ballerina'
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil calcareous soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind vase-shaped 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green April average growing Conspicuous bloom Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
Applications and inspiration
Trees for small gardens
Related projects
Vertical Forest - Eindhoven
Frequently asked questions
Amelanchier 'Ballerina'

Amelanchier 'Ballerina' can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Amelanchier 'Ballerina' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4 - 6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Amelanchier 'Ballerina' turn red, purple in autumn.

The right time to plant Amelanchier 'Ballerina' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Amelanchier 'Ballerina' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Amelanchier 'Ballerina' blooms in april.
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