Sorbus arranensis

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A small deciduous tree, up to around 6m high, with deeply lobed and toothed, glossy deep green leaves with downy grey undersides. Clusters of creamy white flowers are produced in spring, followed by clusters of small, long red berries in autumn. A rare natural hybrid, with a small wild population found only in Scotland

Scientific classification

Species: Sorbus arranensis (Sorbus arranensis)
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 · Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Sorbus arranensis

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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 Sorbus arranensis

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Sorbus arranensis care guide

Water deeply during establishment, then only in prolonged dry periods
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water deeply during establishment, then only in prolonged dry periods

Fertilizing

Balanced tree or shrub feed once in spring

Pruning

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.