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June Berry or Snowy Mespilus A large deciduous shrub or small tree which can be grown as a single stemmed or multi stemmed specimen. Excellent value as it has several seasons of interest. Masses of small white starry flowers open in Spring just before the young coppery leaves. Small black fruits ripen in amongst the green leaves in June (hence the common name) and leaves then turn rich shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn. A really worthwhile small tree. Prefers a Sunny or partially shaded site. Height and spread 6m x 4m with a bushy spreading habit. Moist well drained soils lime free preferred. Care of Topiary Frames Train new growth in to the framework, when there are no gaps in the frame then trim annually with topiary shears or hedge-cutters in early or late summer to keep specimen in shape. Faster growing species may need to be trimmed twice or more each season. Fertiliser such as Growmore can be applied once a year in the spring if desired, to help maintain the plant's vigour and appearance. Topiary can be grown in pots or containers but you need to make sure the pot is big enough for the specimen, and is well weighted to prevent it from falling over if the container has dried out, or there are high winds. The compost will need to be refreshed every 2 to 3 years. Topiary can suffer from Pests & Diseases. Look out for any tell-tale signs such as damaged leaves, adult moths, caterpillars, sooty moulds etc., and treat appropriately.