Amelanchier alnifolia 'Northline'

This very small tree or shrub offers a bounty of delicious fruits plus the added benefit of attractive spring blossom and stunning autumn colour. A cultivar of the alder-leaved Amelanchier, Amelanchier alnifolia 'Northline' produces generous crops of large blue-purple-black berries, reaching up to 17mm across and packed with a superbly deep, juicy flavour. Ready to pick from mid-June, these nutritious fruits can be enjoyed fresh or transformed into delicious jams and pies. Spring brings heavy clusters of starry white flowers as the bronze-tinged young leaves unfurl, while summer foliage turns rich green before transforming into fiery shades of orange, red and purple in autumn. Self-fertile, trouble-free and resistant to pests and disease, it makes a superb choice for small gardens or large containers. With fruit, flowers and fabulous foliage, this is one small tree that truly earns its place! Ultimate height: 2.5m (8.2ft) to 4m (13ft). Ultimate spread: 1.5m (4.9ft) to 2.5m (8.2ft).