Sorbus folgneri 'Lemon Drop' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Mountain ash (Sorbus folgneri) is an upright garden plant with decorative, red fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbels in May. The Mountain ash also has broad, lanceolate, dark green leaves.

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

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

Frost hardiness
The Mountain ash has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain ash is upright in structure.

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 of Mountain ash appear in umbels in May.

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

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, bird food plant, avenue