SORBUS JOSEPH ROCK 12L

Description
The Mountain ash 'Joseph Rock' (Sorbus) is a small pyramidal tree with decorative, amber-coloured fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. It produces white flowers arranged in umbels from May to June. The Mountain ash 'Joseph Rock' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 4 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive orange autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Mountain ash 'Joseph Rock' are medium green, pinnate, alternate. Mountain ash 'Joseph Rock' turns bright orange in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain ash 'Joseph Rock' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain ash 'Joseph Rock' is a small pyramidal tree with an opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 6 - 10 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

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 'Joseph Rock' appear in umbels from May to June.

Fruit
The amber-yellow fruits of Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' are particularly decorative. These appear from the end of September. Very long-lasting.

Use
Solitary, bird food plant

Root
Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' is a shallow-rooting plant.