Amelanchier, aka serviceberry, snowy mespilus, juneberry, or shadberry. Quite a humble tree in its native North America, elevated to a celebrity status in the gardens of Europe
I don’t mean to pick fault, but should we be lighting up trees at night? I’ve read from numerous people this disturbs birds an awful lot. Would you recommend putting lights on a timer? I wholeheartedly agree on the beauty of the tree though, my neighbour has a mature one which is stunning!
To be honest Daniel I use solar lights and they’re about as effective as a group of glow-worms sitting under the tree having a chat! They’re not super bright and don't last all night, and hardly at all in autumn/winter. But it’s a good point. For insect life as well.
I have British garden designers to thank for introducing me to A. laevis, which happens to be native to where I live. Its common name here is ‘the Allegheny serviceberry’. It’s not commonly sold in nurseries or used in typical suburban landscape design. I planted two in our garden. They are both uplit.
I don’t mean to pick fault, but should we be lighting up trees at night? I’ve read from numerous people this disturbs birds an awful lot. Would you recommend putting lights on a timer? I wholeheartedly agree on the beauty of the tree though, my neighbour has a mature one which is stunning!
To be honest Daniel I use solar lights and they’re about as effective as a group of glow-worms sitting under the tree having a chat! They’re not super bright and don't last all night, and hardly at all in autumn/winter. But it’s a good point. For insect life as well.
I have British garden designers to thank for introducing me to A. laevis, which happens to be native to where I live. Its common name here is ‘the Allegheny serviceberry’. It’s not commonly sold in nurseries or used in typical suburban landscape design. I planted two in our garden. They are both uplit.
You see, Jonathan? Taste and good breeding!
You had me at Trub, Andrew.😅 Love it. Love Amelanchier. Need. Must procure. Asap.
I mean, we'd never be finished, Franny. But I might sulk with you for a few days
Haha!