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    SORBUS aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'
    SORBUS aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'
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    SORBUS aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'

    Commonly known as Mountain ash, Rowan

    AWARD
    A common street tree with a very upright but vigorous habit. Orange-red fruits
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £80.00 each 
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - flowers for flies, bees and beetles, berries for birds. Ideal for a smaller garden.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. UK. about 1950
    • Deciduous
      Leaves to 25cm (10in) long with up to 17 toothed leaflets
    • White
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Serrate
    • Oblanceolate
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      5m (16ft)
    • Tree
      Produces plentiful clusters of berries from corymbs of frothy flowers.
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    • Narrowly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (16ft)
      		  
    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
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