Sorbus olivacea

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A small, deciduous tree eventually reaching up to 10m tall. Leaves to 23cm long are divided into 5-7 pairs of greyish-green leaflet with paler undersides. Clusters of white to pinkish-white flowers in spring are followed by hanging white fruits that may be flushed with pink and red if exposed to strong sunlight

Scientific classification

Species: Sorbus olivacea (Sorbus olivacea)
Genus: Sorbus
Family: Rosaceae

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 2.5-4 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Sorbus olivacea

Distribution map

China, Sichuan

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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 olivacea

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Sorbus olivacea care guide

Moderate watering, deeper during dry periods
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate watering, deeper during dry periods

Fertilizing

Balanced tree feed 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.

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or grafting

Growing

Grow 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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