mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'
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A compact, deciduous tree to around 5m tall with spreading branches bearing mid- to deep green leaves divided into pairs of toothed leaflets that turn shades of orange and red in autumn. Clusters of creamy-white spring flowers are followed by coppery-coloured fruit that persist into the winter months turning golden-yellow with age
Scientific classification
- Species
- mountain ash 'Copper Kettle' (Sorbus 'Copper Kettle')
- Genus
- Sorbus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'
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Culture
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Toxicity
Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of mountain ash 'Copper Kettle'
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mountain ash 'Copper Kettle' care guide
- Deep weekly watering during dry hot spells, mulch ground thoroughly
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep weekly watering during dry hot spells, mulch ground thoroughly
Fertilizing
FertilizingOrnamental rowan tree feed once annually early spring bud break
Pruning
PruningLittle 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.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, softwood cuttings or grafting
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and 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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