Sorbus koehneana - 60-80 CM C7.5

Description
The Mountain ash (Sorbus koehneana) is a large, multi-stemmed, overhanging shrub with decorative, white, round fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from May to June. The Mountain ash also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and is around 2 metres wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sorbus frutescens, Sorbus fruticosa.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive copper-brown autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Mountain ash are medium green, pinnate and alternate. Mountain ash turns bright copper-brown in autumn.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain ash has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain ash is a large shrub with multiple stems and overhanging growth. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

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
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers of Mountain ash appear in umbrella clusters from May to June.

Fruit
The white, round fruits of Sorbus koehneana are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary plant, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbus koehneana are reddish-brown.

Root
Sorbus koehneana is a heartroot.