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NCGR clone obtained from Forest Farm in Williams, Oregon in 2004. Forest Farm received from Appalachian Nursery in Waynsboro, Pennsylvania. -- R. Pragg, 2005.

Edible Landscaping (ediblelandscaping.com) 2004

Description from Plant Patent US PP6040:

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Amelanchier canadensis which was found in a cultivated area.

The distinct characteristics of the suckering shrub of the present invention are that new shoot sprouts arise from the ground at a close proximity to the base of the shrub, giving the plant a unique, fullform, that the shrub produces densely-packed large, sweet fruit easily picked and that the shrub has thick glossy leaves that withstand hot and humid summers that defoliate other Amelanchier shrubs.

The variety is derived from a plant which isbelieved to be, as confirmed by solicited expert opinion, as most properly classified as Amelanchier canadensis. Some experts, however, believe it may be a hybrid derived from an A. canadensis parent and an unknown Amelanchier parent because of thelarge blossom size and the densely pubescent ovary.

Asexual reproduction of the new variety was accomplished by tissue culture of new bud cells, and showed that the foregoing characteristics and distinctions come true to form and are establishedand transmitted through succeeding propagations.

The accompanying drawing shows a typical shrub specimen of the new variety, together with typical flower and fruit specimens on a larger scale.

The following is a detailed description of thenew variety, with color terminology in accordance with the Inter-Society Color Council--National Bureau of Standards Circular 553 Color Chart, except where general color terms of ordinary dictionary significance are obvious.

Parentage: Bud cells.

Seed parents.--Unnamed specimens of Amelanchier canadensis and an unknown Amelanchier.

Propagation: Holds its distinguishing characteristics through succeeding propagations by tissue culture.

Locality where discovered: a cultivated yard in Madison, Wis.

Locality where propagated and grown: Cambridge, Wis.

Shrub: Grows to an average of 8-10 feet tall.

Trunk: Slender; smooth.

Color.--Gray-Brown, Hue No. 62; Fall color, red to orange.

Branches: Thick, smooth.

Color.--Reddish Brown, Hue No. 43.

Foliage:

Leaves.--Thick, waxy.

Quantity.--Abundant.

Length.--Average 7 cm.

Width.--Average 5 cm.

Shape.--Oval-lanceolate.

Color.--Upper surface very dark yello green, Hue No. 138; under surface -- dark yellow green, Hue No. 137.

Margin.--Serrate; serrations about 1 mm deep and average 0.3 cm apart.

Petiole and veins.--Reddish, Hue No. 13, length of petiole 1.3 cm.

Flower Buds:

Hardiness.---30F.

Size.--Length average 0.9 cm. Width average 0.5 cm.

Shape.--Globular.

Color.--Yellow white; Hue No. 92.

Flowers:

Quantity.--Abundant April 15, Zone 4.

Size.--Average 2 cm in diameter.

Petalage.--5 petals. Shape -- rounded. Size: Length, average 1 cm; Width, average 0.7 cm. Color: White; Hue No. 263.

Fruits: Sweet.

Borne.--Average June 20, Zone 4.

Abundance.--Abundant.

Shape.--Globular.

Size.--Length average 1.0 cm. Width average 1.2 cm.

Color.--Very deep red purple; Hue No. 243.

Winter buds: Fat and slightly blunted.

Description from the Plant Patent (PP6,039)

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Amelanchier believed to be Amelanchier laevis which was found in a cultivated area.

The distinct characteristics of the tree of the present invention is that white flowers unfold before leaves unfold, therefore giving a better flower display than other varieties o Amelanchier laevis in which varieties the leaves unfold prior to or simultaneous with the flowers. The leaves of the new variety are glabrous on the underside, bronze in coloration, and do not have hairs.

Asexual reproduction of the new variety was accomplished by tissue culture of new bud cells, and showed that the foregoing characteristics and distinctions come true to form and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

The accompanying drawing shows a typical tree specimen of the new variety, together with typical foliage and flower specimens on a larger scale.

The following is a detailed description of the new variety, with color terminology in accordance with the Inter-Society Color Council -- National Bureau of Standards, Circular 553, Color Chart, except where general color terms of ordinary dictionary significance are obvious.

Parentage: Bud cells.

Seed parents.--Two unknown Amelanchiers both believed to be varieties of Amelanchier laevis.

Propagation: Holds its distinguishing characteristics through succeeding propagations by tissue culture.

Locality where discovered: University of Wisconsin Arboretum, Madison, Wis.

Locality where propagated and grown: Cambridge, Wis.

Tree: Slender, upright, grows to an average of 25-30 feet tall.

Trunk: Slender; smooth.

Color.--Brown-Gray, Hue No. 64.

Branches: Smooth.

Color.--Grayish Brown, Hue No. 61.

Foliage:

Leaves.--Thick.

Quantity.--Moderate.

Length.--average 7 cm.

Width.--Average 4 cm.

Shape.--Oval-lanceolate.

Color.--Upper surface medium olive green, Hue No. 125; under surface -- medium yellow green, Hue No. 120.

Margin.--Serrate; serrations about 1 mm deep and average 0.3 cm apart.

Petiole.--Average 2 cm long. Unfolding new leaves are glabrous on underside and bronze coloration similar to Hue No. 40.

Flower buds:

Hardiness.---30.degree. F.

Size.--Length average 0.9 cm. Width average 0.3 cm.

Shape.--Globular.

Color.--White; Hue No. 263.

Flowers:

Quantity.--Abundant average April 25.

Size.--Average 2 cm in diameter.

Petalage.--5 petals. Shape -- rounded. Size: Length, average 1 cm; Width, average 0.6 cm. Color: White; Hue No. 263.

Fruits:

Borne.--Average June 20 to July 1.

Abundance.--Abundant.

Shape.--Globular.

Size.--Length average 0.8 cm. Width average 0.9 cm.

Color.--Very deep red purple; Hue No. 243.

Winter buds: Narrow, pointed, light brown; Hue No. 58.

Description from US Plant Patent (PP6041)

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Amelanchier grandiflora which was found in a cultivated area.

The distinct characteristics of the tree of the present invention are that white flowers unfold from yellow-tinged flower buds, the fall foliage is a brilliant red color, and the branches are very wide-spread. These characteristics are significantly different from other varieties of Amelanchier grandiflora.

Asexual reproduction of the new variety was accomplished by tissue culture of new bud cells, and showed that the foregoing characteristics and distinctions come true to form and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations.

The accompanying drawing shows a typical tree specimen of the new variety, together with typical foliage and flower specimen on a larger scale.

The following is a detailed description of the new variety, with color terminology in accordance with the Inter-Society Color Council -- National Bureau of Standards Circular 553 Color Chart, except where general color terms of ordinary dictionary significance are obvious.

Parentage: Bud cells.

Seed parents.--Parents unknown but plant believed to be a cross between Amelanchier laevis and Amelanchier arborea. The female parent was naturally pollinated.

Propagation: Holds its distinguishing characteristics through succeeding propagations by tissue culture.

Locality where discovered: Cultivated yard in Elm Grove, Wis.

Locality where propagated and grown: Cambridge, Wis.

Tree: Slender, upright, grows to an average of 20-25 feet tall. The specimen shown in the photograph was only three years old at the time of photograph. Mature trees are generally over twenty feet in height.

Trunk: Slender; tree-like and 1 to 5 in number; smooth.

Color.--Brown-Gray, Hue No. 64.

Branches: Slender, smooth.

Spreading habit.--color -- Gray Brown, Hue No. 61.

Foliage:

Leaves.--Thick.

Quantity.--Moderate.

Length.--Average 7 cm.

Width.--Average 4 cm.

Shape.--Oval-lanceolate.

Color.--Upper surface -- medium olive green, Hue No. 125. Under surface -- deep yellow green, Hue No. 118. Fall coloration -- deep red orange, Hue No. 36.

Margin.--Serrate; serrations about 2 mm deep and average 0.3 cm apart.

Petiole.--Average 2 cm long. Unfolding new leaves are moderately pubescent underside and red-bronze in color close to Hue No. 55.

Flower buds:

Hardiness.---30.degree. F.

Size.--Length average 1.0 cm. Width average 0.4 cm.

Shape.--Globular.

Color.--Pale Yellow; Hue No. 89.

Flowers:

Quantity.--Abundant average April 15, Zone 4.

Size.--average 2 cm in diameter. Flowers grouped in horizontal clusters.

Petalage.--5 petals. Shape -- round. Size: average 0.6 cm width; average 1.2 cm long. Color White; Hue No. 263.

Fruits:

Borne.--Average June 15, Zone 4. Abundant.

Shape.--Globular.

Size.--Length average 0.8 cm. Width average 0.9 cm.

Color.--Bluish deep purple, Hue No. 225.

Winter buds: Narrow, pointed, light brown, Hue No. 58.

Requirements and Culture:

Requires a well drained soil. Does well in full sun or moderate shade. Often found as an understory plant in its native habitat. Can be pruned into a single or multi-trunked tree form.

Limitations:

No serious insect or disease problems. Needs a well drained soil. Susceptible to cedar rust, but not a severe problem.

Selected Cultivars:

A. laevis `Cumulus'- trains easily into a small tree with a narrow, oval crown.

It grows 20 to 30 feet high, 15 to 20 feet wide and is hardy in zone 4. It has fleecy white flowers in spring and bright yellowish to orang-scarlet fall color. Plants I have observed displayed a distinct upright-oval outline in youth, which would make this form useful for street tree plantings or where lateral branch spread must be restricted. Unfortunately, 'Cumulus; has been grafted or budded in the past, and several plants I have observed had succers developing from the rootstock. Supposedly less prone to suckers than other forms. Fire blight was devastating during the 1988 growing season in the southeastern United States.

- Michael Dirr, Manual of Woodly Landscape Plants.

It will reach 20 to 25 feet at maturit. white Flowers, edible fruits, clean summer foliage, persistent leaves and brilliant red fall color are notable attributes. Light gray bark, attractive in winter, grows faster and will produe a 6 to 8 foot high heavily branched plant from an 18 to 24 inch liner in 3 years. Hardy to -35F. In Georgia trials, this along with 'Ballerina' and 'Princess Diana', have proven the best of the parade. Fall color on all Amelanchiers is variable from year to year. Also the above mentioned cultivars are more leaf spot (Entomosporium) resistant.

This cultivar has new flowers that open up a delicate light pink color and fade to white. The pink flower color lasts longer in cool weather. In fall, the leaves turn to a good yellow to red.

Habit: Oval-rounded, multi-stemmed

Size: 20-30' high by 12-15' wide

Color: Medium-dark green, turning yellow to red in autumn.

A fine tree (to 20'x 15') to bring a precious 'early spring' to the small garden, this variety can be enjoyed throughout the growing season with its pink-turning-white flowers, small red-purple edible fruits and yellow-to-red foliage color in the fall. Hardiness -30 to -20F.

It is an upright shrub or small tree with spreading branches. The young lieaves are broad elliptic, finely saw-toothed, 2 to 3 inches long and 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 wide, bronze colored, essentially without pubescence. They turn glossy dark green in summer and finally purple-bronze in the fall. The pure white flowers average 1 to 1 1/8 inches in diameter and occur 6 to 8 together in a 3 to 5 inch long fleecy raceme that is more or less pendent. The 3/8 to 1/2 inch diameter fruit is bright red, turning pruplish black when ripe. It is tender and sweet. This selection will grow 15 to 20 feet high and is hardy in zone 4. One source indicated this is a hybrid with A. laevis and the other parent unknown. Named in 1980. Several American nurseries are growing this selection; the fall color is brick-red in the Southeast; has been a genuine success in Zone 7b, superb, large, sweet, juicy fruits, excellent leaf spot resistance, essentially free of fire blight.

- Michael Dirr, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants.

Brooks and Olmo Register of Fruit and Nut Varieties 1997 p 667.