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  • SORBUS harrowiana
    SORBUS harrowiana
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    SORBUS harrowiana

    Commonly known as Rowan

    A rare species with very distinct pinnate leaves. Small flowers in feathered corymbs and pink or white fruits
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £35.00 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2025 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Striking leaves. Collected by George Forrest in 1912
    • Place of origin
      Myanmar, China (Yunnan)
    • Deciduous
      Leaves 20-30cm (8-12in) long with 2-4 pairs of leaflets 15-18cm (6-7in) and a long-stalked terminal leaflet
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Cottage garden
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Serrulate
    • Oblong
    • Height
      5m (16ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Compact habit with stout, ascending branches. Large bunches of small fruits follow the flowers
    • Tree
    • 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 - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      5m (16ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2m (6½ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Tailored specifically to help feed both trees and shrubs. Recommended for first year after planting use to support newly planted trees and shrubs establish themselves. Also good for potted shrubs and trees to enable them to thrive.
    1KG packet
    £8.25
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