Sorbus 'Chinese Lace'

mountain ash

• Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade
• Soil: tolerates most soil conditions
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May
• Flower colour: white
• Other features: lace-like foliage
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  An upright tree with deeply cut, dark green pinnate leaves which have a lace-like appearance. The bunches of white flowers are produced in late spring followed by orange-red berries in autumn. This is an unusual variety that only grows to an eventual height of 6m (19ft 6in) so is ideal for a 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.