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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
      Grown for its ornamental leaves, large heads of flowers and berries which can be coloured white, yellow, orange, red or brown. Ideal specimen tree in a small garden. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.
    • Place of origin
      Widely distributed in northern temperate regions
    • Deciduous
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Tree
    • Scented flowers
      Musk-scented, best appreciated from a distance.
    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
    Trees - Care Guide

    varieties

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    • SORBUS aucuparia
    The widespread rowan.
     
    Whip
    £20.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS hupehensis
    Chinese rowan, Hubei rowan
    White or white tinged pink fruits and glorious red autumn colour
     
    Whip
    £40.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    SORBUS intermedia
    Swedish whitebeam
    green foliage, grey beneath, orange-red berries
     
    Whip
    £25.00
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    • Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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