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    SORBUS harrowiana
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    SORBUS harrowiana

    Commonly known as Rowan

    A rare species with very distinct pinnate leaves. Small flowers in feathered corymbs and pink or white fruits
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Striking leaves. Collected by George Forrest in 1912
    • Place of origin
      Myanmar, China (Yunnan)
    • Deciduous
      Leaves 20-30cm (8-12in) long with 2-4 pairs of leaflets 15-18cm (6-7in) and a long-stalked terminal leaflet
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Cottage garden
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Serrulate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Compact habit with stout, ascending branches. Large bunches of small fruits follow the flowers
    • Tree
    • 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 - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
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