Sorbus sargentiana

sargent rowan

• Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade
• Soil: tolerates most soils but prefers slightly acidic soil
• Rate of growth: slow-growing
• Flowering period: June
• Flower colour: white
• Other features: birds are fond of the berries
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Slow-growing tree with stout shoots of large, sticky red buds in winter. In spring, pinnate dark green, long leaves are produced which turn a fiery orange and red in autumn. The white flowers are produced in early summer usually followed by red berries which are quickly eaten by birds. A lovely tree for the small garden.
  
  
• Garden care: 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.
  
  

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