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    SORBUS
    SORBUS
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    SORBUS

    Commonly known as 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
      Hybrid of S. vilmorinii. Wildlife plant - flowers attract flies, bees and beetles.
    • Place of origin
      South-western China.
    • Deciduous
    • White
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tree
      Or spreading shrub.
    • Scented flowers
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
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    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
    Sorbus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care 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...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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