Sorbus arn. 'Schouten' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Mountain ash 'Schouten' (Sorbus arnoldiana) is an ovoid small tree that produces white flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from May to June. These produce orange-yellow, round fruits from August. The Mountain ash 'Schouten' also has pinnate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and flaking. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * drought-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Mountain ash 'Schouten' are dark green, pinnate. They are about 18 - 22 cm in size.

Bark
Grey, flaking bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain ash 'Schouten' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain ash 'Schouten' is an ovoid growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 metres.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers of Mountain ash 'Schouten' appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Solitary plant, bee pasture, bird food plant