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Japanese Mountain Ash
Sorbus commixta
This is a popular, medium-sized deciduous tree with attractive, glossy green leaves that have 6-8 pairs of alternately arranged, smooth, tapered leaflets. These appear with a lovely coppery tint and slightly serrated edges in the spring and take on a rich shade of scarlet red in the autumn. It produces a fabulous display of small, white flowers which are emerge from long, pointed, sticky buds from April to May before coming ablaze with outstanding, large clusters of ornamental, long lasting, bright orange-red berries in the autumn. It has a slender, upright, columnar growth habit that branches out and becomes broader at the top as it matures. Perfect for growing alongside a street or avenue, it also looks stunning when incorporated into a woodland area and it’s tolerance of urban pollution makes it suitable for urban plantings.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Most soils providing they aren't waterlogged
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Flowering Period:
April to May
Flower Colour:
White
Other Features:
Commonly known as the Chinese Scarlet Rowan or the Japanese Mountain Ash, it was introduced in the 19th century and has since won the prestigious RHS award of Garden Merit for outstanding excellence. Combining well with Osmunda Regalis, the berries are very attractive to wildlife such as birds but may cause a severe stomach upset if ingested
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Back fill with plenty of well-rotted compost and stake firmly when planting. Minimal pruning is required – simply remove any dead, diseased and crossing branches during the winter
Eventual Height: 10m
Eventual Spread:
7m
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Planting Kit |
Stake, Tie & 2 x Tablets |
£5.50 |
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pot |
Half Standard |
£24.99 |
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