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La Paloma

Amelanchier
Amelanchier La Paloma blossom
La Paloma has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit

La Paloma features long trailing cascades of white flowers in early spring.

The blossom is followed by large leaves which emerge coppery-green before turning pale green over the summer. In autumn they take on orange and red tints.

La Paloma amelanchier trees for sale

  • 3-year pot-grown tree £74.50
    In a 12L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 25th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

How to grow

Like most Amelanchiers, La Paloma prefers neutral or slightly acidic conditions.

History

La Paloma is a modern Amelanchier, raised in the Netherlands in the 1990s.

La Paloma characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • AwardsRHS AGM (current) - 2012
  • Attractive featuresAttractive flowersAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
  • Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
  • Site conditionsOccasional flooding
  • Flower colourWhite
  • Flowering monthApril
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
  • Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
  • Country of originNetherlands
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2022.