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SORBUS 'Joseph Rock'
Commonly known as Rowan
Fine cut foliage, creamy yellow berries and good autumn colour
H/Std
Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
£80.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Prone to fireblight. Wildlife plant - flowers attract flies, bees and beetles. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight. -
Place of origin
From a seed collected in northwestern Yunnan, China, in 1932 by plant collecter Joseph Rock. -
DeciduousPinnate leaves to 15cm (6in) long, composed of up to 21 narrowly oblong, sharply-toothed, bright-green leaflets. Autumn colour of orange, red and purple.
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White
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Serrate
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Oblong
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
7m (22ft)
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TreeBroadly upright tree. Produces flowers in flat-topped clusters 10cm (4in) across. Yellow berries turn orange-yellow with age.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
7m (22ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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