SORBUS aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'

Commonly known as Mountain ash, Rowan

A common street tree with a very upright but vigorous habit. Orange-red fruits

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H/Std

Pot size 10 to 15 Litre

Delivery 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.

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£80.00 each

Plant Details

Flowering

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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
Fully hardy
Pinnate
Serrate
Oblanceolate
Height
10m (33ft)
Spread
5m (16ft)
Tree
Produces plentiful clusters of berries from corymbs of frothy flowers.
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
Narrowly columnar
Bee friendly
Bird friendly

Mature Size

10m (33ft)
	5m (16ft)

Planting Tips and Care Advice

Garden Location/Conditions

Coastal / windswept

Slightly back from the sea
Pruning group

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.
Soil Conditions

Neutral to acid soil
Sun Requirements

Full sun

Partial shade

Light, dappled shade