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SORBUS hemsleyi 'John Bond'
Commonly known as Whitebeam
Columnar habit. White flowers followed by small brown fruits in autumn.
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DeciduousOvate to lance-shaped, toothed, dark, grey-green leaves to 14cm (5½in) long, grey-white beneath
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread2.5m (8ft)
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TreeNeat, narrowly conical habit. Produces flowers in panicles to 5cm (2in) across followed by rounded, russet fruits with brown speckles
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Full sun
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Partial shadeLight, dappled shade
SORBUS hemsleyi 'John Bond'
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Additional FeaturesBerriesThese plants have berries.Good to knowWildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesAphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblightPlace of originGarden origin. USA. Arnold Arboretum, Boston
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Flower ShapePanicles
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Tree ShapeNarrowly columnar
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Useful extras...
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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