Sorbus hedlundii
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A medium-sized, deciduous tree rarely exceeding 10-15m tall in cultivation. Downy, grey-green leaves are large, up to 25cm long and 15cm wide, with toothed margins, silvery-white hairs on the undersides and rust-coloured midribs and veins. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by russet brown to dull yellow fruits

Scientific classification
- Species
- Sorbus hedlundii (Sorbus hedlundii)
- Genus
- Sorbus
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- Higher than 12 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
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- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Sorbus hedlundii
Distribution map
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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 hedlundii
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Sorbus hedlundii care guide
- Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Fertilizing
Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early 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.
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Growing
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, blister mites, scale insects, glasshouse red spider mite and sawflies
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