From being a shrub it grows to become a small tree. Older specimens form horizontally spreading branches. The fine branching pattern makes the silhouette stand out in winter. The bark and branches have a striking grey colour in the winter. When they emerge, the oval leaves have a deep bronze colour and turn dark green later. They are greyish green underneath, first with hair and later bare. The leaves turn spectacular yellow and red tints in the autumn. The flowers are in loose, almost upright clusters and are bright white. The edible berries appear at the end of the summer, are bluish black and frosted. They taste sweet and juicy. The large quantity of berries can create problems for paved areas. The tree has a fine root system close to the surface. It places little demands on the soil, prefers slightly calcareous soil that is not too wet.
Amelanchier lamarckii môže dorastať do výšky 6 - 9 m v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Amelanchier lamarckii rastie priemerne rastúci a môže dorastať do výšky 6 - 9 m v závislosti od podmienok stanovišťa a klímy.
Listy stromu Amelanchier lamarckii sa na jeseň sfarbia do žltá, červená."
Správny čas na výsadbu stromu je mimo vegetačné obdobie. V strednej Európe môže byť Amelanchier lamarckii so zemným balom vysadený od polovice novembra do konca apríla, avšak závisí to veľmi od klimatických podmienok a druhu stromu.