Amelanchier is often grown a specimen tree with an attractive open habit these deciduous trees are colourful with leaves opening bronze and changing to orange and red tones by the autumn 45 they are known for their amazing autumn colours which are enhanced when planted in a sunny border also known as snowy mespilus amelanchier trees are also grown for their glorious spring blossom although white it appears almost pink against the bronze young foliage performs best on a slightly acid