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SORBUS scalaris
Commonly known as Rowan
Striking species with dark green glossy leaves, downy underneath which turn to rich red and purple in autumn. Red fruits
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
Wildlife plant - flowers attract flies, bees and beetles. Berries attract birds -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight. -
Place of origin
China (western Sichuan) -
DeciduousLeaves to 20cm (8in) long, composed of up to 33 narrowly oblong leaflets.
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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
10m (33ft)
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TreeSpreading tree. Produces flowers in flattened clusters 15cm (6in) across.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°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 spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size10m (33ft)
10m (33ft)
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
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
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- When are seeds actually ripe and ready for collection?
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Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
Sorbus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
- How to plant a tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Ties - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Restaking fallen young trees - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Fallen old tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Clearing up fallen beech tree - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing side shoots - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Deer protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed Spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing Ivy - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tidying young trees in October - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Tree Survey - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Crown uplift - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
