ROSEA

Amelanchier alnifolia "Rosea" – a tall shrub up to 4 meters high, which grows quickly and forms a dense, medium-pyramidal crown with a diameter of about 2 m. The bark is gray with a finely cracked surface, the shoots are round, hairless and green. The leaves are small, oval, light green, matte and smooth; their edges are smooth, and the petioles are short, thin and hairless. In some specimens, the leaves may have a characteristic coloration – dark green with white spots on top and blue-violet underneath, which gives the plant special decorativeness.

The "Rosea" flowers are small, double-lipped bells about 1.8 cm long. They have a pink hue and emit a pleasant aroma. Flowering lasts for several weeks (usually in May-June) and begins in the third year after planting. The fruits are small round berries about 1 cm in size, usually orange; they are inedible and contain cyanide, so they are used only for preparing folk remedies.

The variety is characterized by moderate resistance to diseases and pests, as well as drought resistance. It tolerates frosts well and can survive winter without shelter, although in severe winters the shoots may sometimes freeze, but recover quickly. "Rosea" is excellent for creating living fences, greening pergolas, terraces, buildings and fences thanks to its compact form, dense foliage and prolonged flowering.