Sorbus frutescens

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One of the smallest white berry rowans, reaching a height of 2m with a similar spread. Dark green compound leaves have an average of 9-13 pairs of leaflets carried on red-orange stems. White flowers appear as a corymb in Spring followed by clusters of white berries in late Summer and Autumn. Striking orange, red and bronze foliage in Autumn creates a bold contrast to the white berries

Scientific classification

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

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees · Shrubs
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Sorbus frutescens pictures

Distribution of Sorbus frutescens

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 Sorbus frutescens

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Sorbus frutescens care guide

Water regularly during dry periods; keep the soil moist but well-drained.
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Water regularly during dry periods; keep the soil moist but well-drained.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring before new growth appears.

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.