Sorbus aucuparia Cardinal Royal ('Michred')
( syn. Sorbus aucuparia 'Michred' ) ( syn. Sorbus 'Cardinal Royal' )
'Michred' is a robust and healthy deciduous tree with an upright branching habit. During summer, its mid-green, sharply-toothed...
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Plant description
'Michred' is a robust and healthy deciduous tree with an upright branching habit. During summer, its mid-green, sharply-toothed leaflets showcase a slightly silver underside and transform into striking shades of yellow and orange in autumn. In the spring, the tree adorns itself with clusters of creamy-white flowers that later give way to bunches of small red berries, favoured by birds. This small to medium-sized tree is tolerant of urban pollution and coastal conditions.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Sorbus aucuparia Cardinal Royal ('Michred'):
Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.
Please note:
This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
