A robust and handsome tree with large green leaves and edible bunches of large fruits. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers April to May. Fruits August to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sorbus aucuparia ‘Edulis’
A robust and handsome tree with large green leaves and edible bunches of large fruits
Additional information
| Generic | Sorbus |
|---|---|
| Species | aucuparia |
| Varietry | 'Edulis' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile, Acidic |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Broadly conical |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August, October |
| 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, Provide support |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Only prune if required to keep shape |
| Pruning Time | Winter |
| Pests and diseases | Honey fungus, Sawfly, Silver leaf, Fireblight |
| Maintenance | Stake and tie, Feed, Mulch |
| Propagation | Grafting, Budding |
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