Sorbus auc. 'Wettra' - STD 16-18 CM CONT

Description
The Rowan 'Wettra' (Sorbus aucuparia) is a broad, ovoid small tree with decorative, red, round fruits. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in panicles from May to June. The Rowan 'Wettra' also has pinnate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus aucuparia.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange-yellow, red autumn colouring * easy to care for * wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Rowan 'Wettra' are medium green, pinnate and alternate. Rowan 'Wettra' turns bright orange-yellow to red in autumn.

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

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Rowan 'Wettra' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rowan 'Wettra' is a small tree that grows broad and ovoid with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 12 m.

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 'Wettra' 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 creamy white flowers of Rowan 'Wettra' appear in panicles from May to June.

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

Use
Solitary, green border, shade tree

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