mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'

How to Grow and Care for mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'

mountain ash 'Copper Kettle' · Sorbus 'Copper Kettle'

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light dappled shade; will grow in a wide range of soils but prefers acidic or neutral soil. See tree cultivation for further advice

Watering: Deep weekly watering during dry hot spells, mulch ground thoroughlySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'

mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep weekly watering during dry hot spells, mulch ground thoroughly
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingOrnamental rowan tree feed once annually early spring bud break
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light dappled shade; will grow in a wide range of soils but prefers acidic or neutral soil. See tree cultivation for further advice

How to Water mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

Deep weekly watering during dry hot spells, mulch ground thoroughly

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

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What Soil Is Best for mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

Ornamental rowan tree feed once annually early spring bud break

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How to Prune mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or grafting

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How to Transplant mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

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How to Care for mountain ash 'Copper Kettle' in Winter?

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How to Plant mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light dappled shade; will grow in a wide range of soils but prefers acidic or neutral soil. See tree cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

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How to Harvest mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight, apple canker, silver leaf and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, blister mites, red spider mite and sawfly larvae

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The Toxicity of mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'

Plant typeTrees
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Sorbus 'Copper Kettle'
Genus
Sorbus
Family
Rosaceae
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