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  • SORBUS wardii
    SORBUS wardii
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    SORBUS wardii

    Commonly known as Tibetan whitebeam

    A splendid silvery whitebeam species with a columnar habit
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Wildlife tree. Named for plant hunter Frank Kingdon-Ward
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight.
    • Place of origin
      Himalayas.
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 13cm (5in) long, ribbed above and thinly hairy beneath
    • White
      Creamy-white.
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrate
    • Elliptic
    • Obovate
    • Height
      7m (22ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tree
      Compact and strongly upright-growing. Flowers followed by large, amber-coloured, long-lasting fruits speckled brown.
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    • Narrowly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      7m (22ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
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