Which is the best Sorbus?
The best sorbus or rowan trees for your garden
- Sorbus vilmorinii.
- Sorbus ‘Chinese Lace’
- Sorbus hybrida ‘Gibbsii’
- Sorbus thibetica ‘John Mitchell’
- Sorbus caloneura.
- Sorbus aria.
- Sorbus pallescens.
- Sorbus wardii. © Claire Gainey/Alamy Stock Photo.
How tall do Sorbus trees grow?
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| Flowering season(s) | Spring |
|---|---|
| Soil moisture | Moist but well-drained |
| Ultimate height | Up to 10m (33ft), depending on species and variety |
| Ultimate spread | Up to 8m (26ft) depending on variety |
| Time to ultimate height | 20-30 years |
Which Sorbus is best for a small garden?
For small gardens consider, Sorbus vilmorinii or Sorbus aucuparia ‘Autumn Spire’. As well as being popular with humans for aesthetic reasons, Sorbus trees are great for attracting birds, with their berries making popular food for chaffinches, siskins and blackbirds.
Is Sorbus an evergreen?
Sorbus fansipanensisMcAll. Leaves almost evergreen, 15–22 cm long, with four to five (to six) pairs of leaflets.
How far from a house should a rowan tree be planted?
Table below shows the Minimum Distance from property and Maximum root spread recorded
| Pair | Pyrus | Min – 5.0 metres |
| Cherry, Plum and Peach | Prunus | Min – 6.0 metres |
| Hawthorn | Crataegus | Min – 7.0 metres |
| Rowan & Mountain Ash | Sorbus | Min – 7.0 metres |
| Plane | Platanus | Min – 7.5 metres |
Can you prune Sorbus Aucuparia?
Pruning rowan trees Pruning will help to encourage a strong framework for support. Without this the branches could break off under the pressure. This tree will also benefit from having damaged or crossing branches removed. The rowan can suffer from fireblight so look out for wilting blossoms, cankers and oozing slime.
Can you prune a Sorbus?
Sorbus (mountain ash, rowan) Little pruning is required other than the removal of crossing or damaged branches which can be carried out any time during the dormant season. Lateral branches that form low down on the stem should be removed as the tree matures to leave a clear trunk up to 2m high.
Is there a dwarf rowan tree?
An outstanding dwarf rowan tree, specially grafted onto smaller root stock making it a perfect choice for restricted spaces and small gardens. Superb seasonal interest and beautiful flat sprays of delicate white flowers appear in late spring, followed by vibrant red berries in late summer.