Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain Ash)
Sorbus aucuparia description: This medium sized native tree an ideal low maintenance informal option for any medium / large garden. With attractive cut leaves and upright form, white summer blossom, followed by autumnal red berries and yellow leaf colour. 12m tall x 8m wide.
Sorbus aucuparia cultivation notes: Surviving on poor soils, being suited to very acid soils. Fully hardy and capable of growing under very exposed / polluted conditions - this tree is a good all rounder. Prune out dead / diseased wood in summer.
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Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.
Common Missspellings: Sawbus, Sorbes, Sorbis, Serbis, Sorbas
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