R J Hilton amelanchier

R J Hilton is an excellent example of the Snowy Mespilus species Amelanchier laevis. In spring the profusion of young flowers have a pink hue before opening to pure white. The early spring blossom has a coppery tint.

In autumn the leaves take on autumnal colours.

You may also get a small crop of dark black/blue fruits (known as Saskatoons).

R J Hilton amelanchier for sale

Pot-grown

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

• PG12-year 12L pot-grown tree, £75.00
  Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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Tree specification

Photos of trees as supplied | Tree sizes and forms

Next deliveries

Delivery from week commencing 2nd February 2026 onwards.

Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

Growing and Training

R J Hilton can be planted in partial shade if necessary but for best autumn leaf colours plant in full sun.

History

R J Hilton is a seedling of the species Amelanchier laevis.

British-grown trees

Unlike many garden centres and online retailers, the vast majority of our fruit trees are grown in the UK. Find out more.

All our trees are certified under the Plant Healthy scheme, supervised by the Plant Health Alliance. Other stakeholders include Defra and the RHS. Find out more.

Guaranteed fruit trees

When you buy your fruit tree from Orange Pippin Fruit Trees we guarantee it for the first season in your garden while it gets established. If it doesn't grow successfully, we'll either replace it the following season or offer a refund, subject to some conditions. Find out more.