Sorbus auc. 'Sheerwater Seedling' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Rowan 'Sheerwater Seedling' sets beautiful accents together with: Common Snowball, 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 as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible 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, consumption, bird food plant

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