Sorbus arn. 'White Wax' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Mountain ash 'White Wax' (Sorbus arnoldiana) is a large, upright shrub with decorative, white, round fruits. It produces white flowers in April. The Mountain ash 'White Wax' also has pinnate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive purple-red, orange-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Mountain ash 'White Wax' are dark green and pinnate. Mountain ash 'White Wax' turns bright purple-red to orange-red in autumn.

Growth
Mountain ash 'White Wax' is an upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 4 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide.

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 appear in April.

Fruit
The white, round fruits of Sorbus arnoldiana 'White Wax' are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary plant, bee pasture, bird food plant