SORBUS caloneura

Commonly known as Rowan

A rare species with bronze tinted young leaves and round brown fruits
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Oval to oblong, double-toothed leaves, boldly marked with 9-16 pairs of parallel veins.
  • White
    With pink-purple anthers
  • Height
    4m (13ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Large shrub or small tree with erect stems, wide-spread branches producing a flat-topped, tiered crown. Bronze-tinted leaves appear in late winter and early spring, turning green and then golden-orange in autumn. Produces conspicuous corymbs, 5-8cm (2-3in) across, of clear-white flowers followed by small, brown, pear-shaped fruit.
  • Tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Light, dappled shade

SORBUS caloneura

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, sawfly larvae, canker, honey fungus, fireblight
    Place of origin
    Central China
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Dentate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Oblong
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
    Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
    When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
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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
4m (13ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
  

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