Sorbus auc. 'Cardinal Royal' - MULTISTEM 175-200 CM C25

Description
The Rowan 'Cardinal Royal' (Sorbus aucuparia) is a small ovoid tree with decorative, bright red, round fruits. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbels from May to June. The Rowan 'Cardinal Royal' also has pinnate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus aucuparia, Sorbus aucuparia 'Michred'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive copper-brown autumn colouring * easy to care for * wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Rowan 'Cardinal Royal' are dark green, pinnate and alternate. Rowan 'Cardinal Royal' turns bright copper-brown in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Rowan 'Cardinal Royal' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rowan 'Cardinal Royal' is a small ovoid tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 9 - 10 m and is approx. 5 - 6 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Rowan 'Cardinal Royal' sets beautiful accents together with: Common viburnum, Common privet.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Rowan 'Cardinal Royal' appear in umbels from May to June.

Fruit
The bright red, round fruits of Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, bird food plant

Root
Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' is a shallow-rooted tree or a sinker-rooted tree.