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SORBUS carmesina 'Emberglow'
White flowers followed by dark red fruits, ageing to pink. Blue-green leaves.
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DeciduousKite-shape, pinnate leaves to 20cm (8in) long composed of 13-15 obovate leaflets
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Height6m (20t)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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TreeSmall, round-headed, single-stemmed tree with red young branchlets. Produces flowers in corymbs 8-10cm (3-4in) across in late spring followed by persistent, late-maturing small berries. Leaves turn yellow, orange and red in autumn
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shadeLight, dappled shade
SORBUS carmesina 'Emberglow'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowWildlife plant. Flowers attract flies, bees and beetles. Persistent berries for birdsPests & DiseasesAphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblightPlace of originWestern China(Yunnan). Garden origin. UK. University of Liverpool Ness Botanic Gardens, Cheshire
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf formPinnate
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Leaf shapeObovate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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WildlifeBee friendlyBird friendly
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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™.
Only £7.50
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Vermin & Pest Control
Tree Guards
Essential small tree protection from vermin and strimming. This pack includes 5 x 90cm canes and 5 x 90cm spiral guards. Includes instructions.
Only £5.00
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Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
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Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00