The serviceberry (Amelanchier) is a graceful and at the same time undemanding tree that adorns itself with countless white flower clusters in spring. These stand out attractively from the foliage, which we would like to discuss in more detail in this article.
What do the leaves of the rock pear look like?
The foliage of the serviceberry isrounded egg-shapedand about three to seven centimeters long. When they sprout, the leaves are hairy on both sides, later they aresmooth and dull green on top. The intensive autumn color is characteristic of the serviceberry.
How do the leaves of the serviceberry change color in autumn?
- As early as the end ofSeptemberthe leaves of the rock pear turnyellow-orangeand turn abright shade of red shortly before they are shedon.
- The coloring of the copper rock pear is even more spectacular. Their leaves turn from creamy yellow to orange to bright red, brown-red and finally violet-brown.
Whether and how early rock pears take on their autumn colors and how long this lasts depends on the weather. A sunny and rather dry location promotes more even foliage coloring.
Does the serviceberry shed its leaves?
The rock pearis one of the deciduous trees. Since the leaves change color in September, the trees unfortunately lose their leaves early and are often bare by October.
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Rock pears impress with their beautiful growth
Even without regular pruning, the rock pear develops a compact and well-branched growth. The trees, which grow between 30 and 60 centimeters in height every year, initially grow like a bush and over time develop into a multi-stemmed small tree with a strikingly pretty, umbrella-shaped crown.
