A narrow tree with divided blue-green leaves, turning red in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by dark pink berries. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 8m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sorbus hupehensis var. obtusa
A narrow tree with divided blue-green leaves, turning red in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by dark pink berries.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Sorbus |
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Species | hupehensis |
Varietry | var. obtusa |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 8m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 8m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | pink |
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 | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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