Sorbus - Cultivation Notes
Thrives on most fertile well drained soils, being suited to chalk soils. Prefers planting in full sun. Prune out dead / diseased wood in summer and look out for fire blight - causing rapid die back - cut out and burn.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Sorbus:
- Attractive autumn colour
- Ornamental winter bark / tracery
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Fruit / berry producing
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Design & Plant Use for Sorbus:
- Provides extended interest with blossom, berries and autumn colour
- Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
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