Sorbus 'Chinese Lace' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Mountain ash 'Chinese Lace' (Sorbus) is a columnar small tree with decorative, red fruits. This year it produces white flowers in May. The Mountain ash 'Chinese Lace' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humusy, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow, red, purple autumn colouring * drought-resistant, shade-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mountain ash 'Chinese Lace' are medium green, pinnate. Mountain ash 'Chinese Lace' is bright yellow, red to purple in autumn.

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

Frost hardiness
The Mountain ash 'Chinese Lace' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain ash 'Chinese Lace' is a columnar small tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 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).

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 appear in May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Sorbus 'Chinese Lace' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, park, bee pasture, bird food plant, avenue