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    SORBUS
    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
    SORBUS aria 'Lutescens'
    Whitebeam
    upper surface of leaves covered by creamy while indumentum becoming grey-green later in summer
     
    H/Std
    £75.00
    Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026
    Despatch will take place anytime between early September through to late October as stock becomes available.
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    SORBUS aucuparia
    The widespread rowan.
     
    Whip
    £20.00
    H/Std
    £75.00
    SORBUS carmesina 'Emberglow'
    Rowan
    White flowers followed by dark red fruits, ageing to pink. Blue-green leaves.
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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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
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 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
    £40.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    H/Std
    £80.00
    SORBUS harrowiana
    A rare species with very distinct pinnate leaves. Small flowers in feathered corymbs and pink or white fruits
     
    Whip
    £50.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SORBUS intermedia
    Swedish whitebeam
    green foliage, grey beneath, orange-red berries
     
    Whip
    £25.00
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    SORBUS sargentiana
    Rowan
    Leaf buds sticky like an aesculus, rich red autumn colour
     
    Whip
    £40.00
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    SORBUS thibetica 'John Mitchell'
    Tibetan whitebeam
    Huge rounded leave with white indumentum on their undersides. Russet-brown apple-shaped fruits
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £40.00
    Available again from March 2027
    New stock in early spring.
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    SORBUS wardii
    Tibetan whitebeam
    A splendid silvery whitebeam species with a columnar habit
     
    Whip
    £30.00
    Unavailable
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    SORBUS 'Wisley Gold'
    Rowan
    Large clusters of long-lasting yellow fruits.
     
    H/Std
    £80.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    Useful extras...

    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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