SORBUS 'Wisley Gold'
Commonly known as Rowan
Large clusters of long-lasting yellow fruits.
Plant Details
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to knowWildlife plant. Flowers for bees and other insects. Berries for birds
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight
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Place of originGarden origin. UK. A Royal Horticultural Society seedlng, Wisley, Surrey
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DeciduousPinnate leaves 15-20cm (6-8in) long composed of 11-15 ovate or oblong, toothed leaflets
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Oblong
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Height5m (16ft)
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Spread3m (10ft)
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TreeSmall, upright tree forming a dense rounded head. Produces flowers in corymbs 10-12cm (4-4¾in) across followed by heavy bunches of golden yellow berries
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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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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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Rounded to broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shadeLight, dappled shade