SORBUS
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SORBUS
Commonly known as Rowan
Genus of about 100 species of deciduous trees and shrubs, widely distributed in the northern hemisphere.
Vast range of attractive cultivars, most suited to small to average gardens and ideal in woodland settings. Includes the natives Mountain ash, aucuparia, the Whitebeam, aria and Wild service, torminalis.
All are valued for leaf shape, flowers, berries and their benefit to insects and birds. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant. Flowers for bees and other insects. Berries for birds -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. 1949. Col. L Messel, Nymans, Sussex -
DeciduousPinnate leaves to 25cm (10in) long composed of 9-11, oblong, blue-green leaflets, toothed in the upper half
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Oblong
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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TreeSmall, slow-growing tree forming a dense, oval crown with stout, upright branches and red winter buds. Produces flowers in corymbs to 10cm (4in) across followed by drooping clusters of berries. Leaves colour to orange, gold and sometimes purple in autumn
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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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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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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Broadly conical
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
3m (10ft)
