Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis Medik.) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: snowy mespilus, common amelanchier, medlar bush or oval-leaved amelanchier.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: snowy mespilus, common amelanchier, medlar bush, oval-leaved amelanchier
Scientific name: Amelanchier ovalis Medik.
Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis Medik.) – Sten, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis Medik.) – Balles2601 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
