June Berry

[The witch]

I'm thinking of growing one of these in my back garden -

www.crocus.co.uk/search/pl/?ContentType=Plant_Card&ClassID=257&CategoryID=

Crocus state - Garden care: To train as a standard tree select the strongest, straightest stem, removing all of the laterals up to 0.6-1.5m (3-5ft) from the ground in winter. Alternatively, to train as a multi-stemmed tree remove stems that are growing too close together back to ground level"

There are a few Amelanchiers but which one would be best to grow as a tree?

[The witch]

This is what the BBC have to say about two varieties -

www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/41.shtml

www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/11789.shtml

and then theres AMELANCHIER GRANDIFLORA ROBIN HILL

www.hedging.co.uk/acatalog/product_68694.html

and Amelanchier Canadensis CLICK HERE
but which should I choose?

[sweetleaf]

like A Lamarckii for its looks, myself

[debbiem]

Believe it or not we bought a Snowy Mespilus in the garden centre bargain basement for £5, along with two Betula Jaquamonti(I know that's not spelt right) for £5 also. They were lovely plants but as we only stayed less than 3 years in that house and garden I never saw it in its full glory. We haven't got the room now but I think the Snowy Mespilus is beautiful.

[The witch]

It is lovely Debbie I must agree - a rose by another name

www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plant_finder/plant_pages/41.shtml