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    SORBUS
    SORBUS
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    SORBUS

    Commonly known as Oak-leafed rowan

    Genus of about 100 species of deciduous trees and shrubs, widely distributed in the northern hemisphere.

    Vast range of attractive cultivars, most suited to small to average gardens and ideal in woodland settings. Includes the natives Mountain ash, aucuparia, the Whitebeam, aria and Wild service, torminalis.

    All are valued for leaf shape, flowers, berries and their benefit to insects and birds. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution.

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    • Good to know
      A cross between S. aria and S. aucuparia.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight.
    • Place of origin
      Europe.
    • White
    • Height
      15m (50ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Scented flowers
    • Narrowly columnar
      Becoming conical with age.
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
    Sorbus - Growing Guide
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    varieties
    SORBUS aucuparia
    The widespread rowan.
     
    Whip
    £20.00
    H/Std
    £75.00
    SORBUS carmesina 'Emberglow'
    Rowan
    White flowers followed by dark red fruits, ageing to pink. Blue-green leaves.
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SORBUS 'Copper Kettle'
    A compact growing tree with good red and orange autumn leaves and coppery coloured fruit persisting into winter
     
    Whip
    £40.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    H/Std
    £80.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    SORBUS folgneri 'Emiel'
    This has proved to be a superb tree for its orange berries and autumn colour at Caerhays. Narrow light green leaves which are white underneath
     
    Whip
    £40.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS harrowiana
    A rare species with very distinct pinnate leaves. Small flowers in feathered corymbs and pink or white fruits
     
    Whip
    £50.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SORBUS sargentiana
    Rowan
    Leaf buds sticky like an aesculus, rich red autumn colour
     
    Whip
    £40.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SORBUS torminalis
    A rare native tree with scaly bark and maple-like leaves
     
    Whip
    £25.00
    Available again from June 2026
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    SORBUS wardii
    Tibetan whitebeam
    A splendid silvery whitebeam species with a columnar habit
     
    Whip
    £30.00
    Unavailable
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    SORBUS 'Wisley Gold'
    Rowan
    Large clusters of long-lasting yellow fruits.
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

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    10m²
    £15.50
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    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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