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SORBUS folgneri 'Emiel'
Commonly known as Rowan

This has proved to be a superb tree for its orange berries and autumn colour at Caerhays. Narrow light green leaves which are white underneath
Plant Details
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
attractive leaves. Introduced by Ernest Wilson for Veitch around 1901. Wildlife plant - flies, bees, beetles attracted to the flowers, birds to the berries -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight -
Place of origin
Central and southwestern China -
DeciduousSimple, narrowly ovate leaves to 10cm (4in) long, white beneath
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White
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft) -
TreeArching tree with slightly pendent branches. Produces flowers in corymbs 10cm (4in) across followed by drooping clusters of ovoid berries 6mm (¼in) across
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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 spreading
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
6m (20ft)
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 moist well-drained soilTolerates all
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Sorbus - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations
