AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS RAINBOW PILLAR® GLENN FORM / RAINBOW PILLAR® SERVICEBERRY

AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS RAINBOW PILLAR® GLENN FORM / RAINBOW PILLAR® SERVICEBERRY

Elegant Vertical Growth with Year-Round Appeal
The Rainbow Pillar® Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is a columnar variety that delivers seasonal beauty in a compact, upright form. It is an excellent choice for adding vertical structure to your garden without taking up too much space. Known for its colorful foliage and delicate spring blossoms, this cultivar also produces edible berries that enhance the garden's versatility.

Why Choose Rainbow Pillar® Serviceberry?

• Columnar Shape: The Rainbow Pillar® grows in a narrow, upright form, typically reaching 12–15 feet in height with only a 3-foot width, making it ideal for tight spaces or as a focal point in the garden.
• Seasonal Interest: This shrub offers year-round interest, with stunning white spring flowers, sweet berries in early summer, and brilliant fall foliage.
• Edible Berries: The small, dark purple to black berries that ripen in early summer are not only edible but also attract birds, providing a natural food source for wildlife.

Key Features:

• Narrow, Upright Growth: This columnar form grows 12–15 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it perfect for smaller spaces, vertical garden designs, or as a hedge or screen.
• Showy Flowers: In early spring, the plant produces clusters of white flowers, which add a touch of brightness to the garden and attract pollinators like bees.
• Delicious Berries: The berries, ripe in late spring to early summer, have a sweet flavor and can be eaten fresh, used in desserts, or made into jams and jellies.
• Stunning Fall Foliage: In autumn, the foliage turns vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, offering a spectacular color display that lasts through the season.
• Cold Hardy: Rainbow Pillar® Serviceberry thrives in USDA zones 3–7, adapting well to various climates, including colder winters.
• Low Maintenance: This shrub requires minimal care once established, needing only occasional pruning to maintain its shape and health.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: Reaches 12–15 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a columnar habit.
• Hardiness: Zones 3–7.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Best in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Ideal Uses:

• Vertical Accent: Perfect for narrow spaces or as a vertical accent in gardens, Rainbow Pillar® adds height without taking up much width.
• Edible Landscaping: The sweet, edible berries are great for edible landscapes, offering both beauty and functionality in one plant.
• Pollinator Garden: Its spring blooms attract pollinators like bees, making it a good choice for a pollinator-friendly garden.
• Privacy Screening: Use Rainbow Pillar® as a natural privacy screen, especially in urban gardens or as part of a mixed border.

The Rainbow Pillar® Serviceberry offers a narrow, elegant growth habit, ideal for smaller or more vertical gardens. With its beautiful flowers, berries, and fall color, it enhances any landscape throughout the year.