Amelanchier × grandiflora explained

Amelanchier × grandiflora, the serviceberry, is a small deciduous flowering tree or large shrub, a hybrid of garden origin between A. arborea and A. laevis, in the family Rosaceae. It produces white flowers and small red to purple edible fruits.[1]

The Latin specific epithet grandiflora means "large-flowered".[2]

Numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use, of which 'Princess Diana'[3] and 'Robin Hill'[4] have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Notes and References

  1. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 978-1405332965. 1136.
  2. Book: Harrison, Lorraine . RHS Latin for Gardeners . 2012 . Mitchell Beazley . United Kingdom . 978-1845337315 .
  3. Web site: Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Princess Diana'. Royal Horticultural Society . 2017 . 5 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Robin Hill'. Royal Horticultural Society . 2017 . 5 January 2018.

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