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  • SORBUS vilmorinii
    SORBUS vilmorinii
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    SORBUS vilmorinii

    Commonly known as Rowan

     AWARD
    Fern-like leaves in clusters of small leaflets. Fruits are rose-red then pink and white. A suitable species for the smaller garden
    H/Std
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    7.5 to 10 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    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.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £75.00 each 
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant. Birds and insects. Comes true from seed
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, silver leaf, honey fungus, fireblight
    • Place of origin
      Southwestern China
    • Deciduous
      leaves to 15cm (6in) long, composed of 21-29, glossy, dark green leaflets.
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Cottage garden
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading large shrub or tree with arching branches. Flowers are produced in corymbs 10cm (4in) across followed by berries 1cm (½in) across
    • 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich.
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    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
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