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

Sorbus hedlundii

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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Distribution of Sorbus hedlundii

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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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