Sorbus folgneri 'Emiel' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Mountain ash 'Emiel' (Sorbus folgneri) is an upright garden plant with decorative, red fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbels in May. The Mountain ash 'Emiel' also has broad, lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mountain ash 'Emiel' are dark green, broadly lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain ash 'Emiel' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain ash 'Emiel' is upright in habit.

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).

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 Mountain ash 'Emiel' appear in umbels in May.

Fruit
The red fruits of Sorbus folgneri 'Emiel' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, bird food plant, avenue