Sorbus discolor
mountain ash, Rowan ( syn. Sorbus commixta 'Nanakamado' )
Sorbus discolor is a distinctive deciduous tree boasting an open crown and sturdy ascending branches. The pinnate dark green leaves,...
bare root | 1.2m tall
£39.99
available to order from autumn
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Plant description
Sorbus discolor is a distinctive deciduous tree boasting an open crown and sturdy ascending branches. The pinnate dark green leaves, composed of 11-15 partly-serrated leaflets, transition to vibrant yellow, orange, and reddish-purple in autumn. In late spring or early summer, the tree showcases large, pink-tinted white flowers, succeeded by loose clusters of creamy-yellow fruit with a pinkish tinge, borne on red stalks in late summer and early autum. The berries serve as valuable food for birds, and the tree's fiery autumn foliage adds to its visual appeal.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
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- May
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- Jul
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- Sep
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Sorbus discolor:
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
