



SORBUS 'Wisley Gold'
Commonly known as Rowan

Large clusters of long-lasting yellow fruits.
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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. A Royal Horticultural Society seedlng, Wisley, Surrey -
DeciduousPinnate leaves 15-20cm (6-8in) long composed of 11-15 ovate or oblong, toothed leaflets
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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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) -
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 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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Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
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)
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