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SORBUS hupehensis
Commonly known as Chinese rowan, Hubei rowan
White or white tinged pink fruits and glorious red autumn colour
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to knowWildlife plant - flowers attract flies, bees and beetles. Berries are usually left by birds. Tends to fruit every other year
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Pests & DiseasesAphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight.
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Place of originChina (Hubei)
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Deciduousleaves to 15cm (6in) long, each with up to 15 blue-green leaflets.
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Serrate
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Ovate
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Height8m (26ft)
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Spread8m (26ft)
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TreeBroadly columnar tree. Produces flowers in pyramidal panicles to 12cm (5in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
8m (26ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable 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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shadeLight, dappled shade.
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Shrubs and Trees - Seeds - 1) Collecting Seeds
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Sorbus - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
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- Removing shoots below graft - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Removing peeling bark - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Maintaining variegation - Video Tip ondemand_video
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