Amelanchier

摘要

Amelanchier could possibly be considered a Holy Grail plant—it is a small tree that fulfils the oft-asked-for request of a tree that can be planted in a small, town garden and it provides several seasons of interest, from its masses of white star-shaped flowers in spring to its colourful leaves and ornamental and edible fruits.There are around 10 species of amelanchier, also known as juneberry, serviceberry or snowy mespilus—all lovely, evocative-sounding common names that refer to their edible fruits borne in June and the snowy effect their haze of white spring flowers.