Sorbus auc. 'Sheerwater Seedling' - STDS 10-12 CM RB

Description
The Rowan 'Sheerwater Seedling' (Sorbus aucuparia) is an upright, ovoid, firm small tree with decorative, orange-red, round fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbels from May to June. The Rowan 'Sheerwater Seedling' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.2 metres and grows to a width of around 5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus aucuparia.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * easy to care for * Flood-tolerant, can be partially built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Rowan 'Sheerwater Seedling' are medium green, pinnate and alternate. Rowan 'Sheerwater Seedling' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

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

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Rowan 'Sheerwater Seedling' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, ovoid, vigorous.

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 'Sheerwater Seedling' 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 white flowers of Rowan 'Sheerwater Seedling' appear in umbels from May to June.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, edible, bird food plant

Root
Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' is a shallow-rooted tree or a sinker-rooted tree.