A thicket-forming shrub with glossy dark green leaves, turning red and purple in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by crimson then white berries. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sorbus reducta
A thicket-forming shrub with glossy dark green leaves, turning red and purple in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by crimson then white berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Sorbus |
|---|---|
| Species | reducta |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | white |
| 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 | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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