Mountain Ash, Rowan. An upright tree with greyish downy winter buds that open to dark green leaves, turning red or yellow in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by orange-red berries. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 7m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sorbus aucuparia ‘Sheerwater Seedling’
An upright tree with greyish downy winter buds that open to dark green leaves, turning red or yellow in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by orange-red berries.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Sorbus |
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Species | aucuparia |
Varietry | 'Sheerwater Seedling' |
Common Name | Mountain Ash, Rowan |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 15m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 7m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | orange, red |
Fruits When | June |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
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