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Lancastrian mountain ash

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A deciduous shrub or small tree to about 6m, endemic to the UKand only found in a small area around Morecambe Bay. The oval leaves are felted white beneath, shiny, mid-green above, with clearly marked veins. Creamy white blossom in spring is followed by bright orange-red berries

Scientific classification

Species: Lancastrian mountain ash (Sorbus lancastriensis)
Genus: Sorbus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs · Trees
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Lancastrian mountain ash pictures

Distribution of Lancastrian mountain ash

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Lancastrian mountain ash

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Lancastrian mountain ash care guide

Water regularly during the first year, then moderate watering once established.
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Water regularly during the first year, then moderate watering once established.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and a slow-release feed in autumn.

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.