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    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.

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    • Good to know
      Grown for its ornamental leaves, large heads of flowers and berries which can be coloured white, yellow, orange, red or brown. Ideal specimen tree in a small garden. Wildlife plant - insects, birds.
    • Place of origin
      Widely distributed in northern temperate regions
    • Deciduous
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Tree
    • Scented flowers
      Musk-scented, best appreciated from a distance.
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 2) Storing Seeds
    Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 3) Planting Seeds
    Sorbus - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

    Varieties

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    • SORBUS americana
    American mountain ash
    (syn. Pyrus americanus) - small white flowers in spring followed by orange-red berries
     
    2 Litre
    £40.00
    SORBUS aria 'Lutescens'
    Whitebeam
    upper surface of leaves covered by creamy while indumentum becoming grey-green later in summer
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS aucuparia
    The widespread rowan.
     
    Whip
    £20.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
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    SORBUS aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'
    A common street tree with a very upright but vigorous habit. Orange-red fruits
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS 'Autumn Spire'
    Compact columnar habit and yellow berries with a red centre
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS carmesina 'Emberglow'
    Rowan
    White flowers followed by dark red fruits, ageing to pink. Blue-green leaves.
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS cashmiriana
    Pink or white flowers and spherical white berries which are pink-tinged at first
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS 'Chinese Lace'
    Upright tree with pinnate leaves. Small white flowers in late spring followed by orange-red berries
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS commixta 'Embley'
    (Syn. Discolor) fine cut foliage, erect, bright red fruits and autumn colour
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
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    SORBUS 'Copper Kettle'
    A compact growing tree with good red and orange autumn leaves and coppery coloured fruit persisting into winter
     
    Whip
    £40.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
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    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SORBUS folgneri 'Emiel'
    This has proved to be a superb tree for its orange berries and autumn colour at Caerhays. Narrow light green leaves which are white underneath
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
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    SORBUS harrowiana
    A rare species with very distinct pinnate leaves. Small flowers in feathered corymbs and pink or white fruits
     
    Whip
    £35.00
    SORBUS hemsleyi 'John Bond'
    Whitebeam
    Columnar habit. White flowers followed by small brown fruits in autumn.
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS hupehensis
    Chinese rowan, Hubei rowan
    White or white tinged pink fruits and glorious red autumn colour
     
    Whip
    £30.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS intermedia
    Swedish whitebeam
    green foliage, grey beneath, orange-red berries
     
    Whip
    £25.00
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