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SORBUS 'Copper Kettle'

Commonly known as Rowan

A compact growing tree with good red and orange autumn leaves and coppery coloured fruit persisting into winter
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    leaves to 25cm (10in) long, composed of 13-19 sharply toothed leaflets
  • White
  • Height
    5m (16ft)
  • Spread
    3m (10ft)
  • Tree
    Small tree
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Light, dappled shade

SORBUS 'Copper Kettle'

 
H/Std £80.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
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.
plant size comparison icon 10 to 15 Litre
Click to see photo

 

  • Additional Features
    Berries
    These plants have berries.
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects, birds. Persistent berries. Possibly a seedling of 'Joseph Rock'
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, sawfly larvae, canker, honey fungus, fireblight
    Place of origin
    Europe, Asia
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Slightly back from the sea
    Cottage garden
    Suitable for small gardens
    Town garden
  • Leaf form
    Pinnate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf margin
    Serrate
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Broadly conical
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
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Sorbus - Growing Guide
5m (16ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
  

Useful extras...

Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00

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