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    SORBUS
    SORBUS hupehensis
    SORBUS hupehensis
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    SORBUS hupehensis

    Commonly known as Chinese rowan, Hubei rowan

    White or white tinged pink fruits and glorious red autumn colour
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £80.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - flowers attract flies, bees and beetles. Berries are usually left by birds. Tends to fruit every other year
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight.
    • Place of origin
      China (Hubei)
    • Deciduous
      leaves to 15cm (6in) long, each with up to 15 blue-green leaflets.
    • Fully hardy
    • Pinnate
    • Serrate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Broadly columnar tree. Produces flowers in pyramidal panicles to 12cm (5in) long.
    • 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
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade.
    • Broadly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
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    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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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    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
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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