Sorbus aucuparia Sheerwater Seedling
Mountain Ash, Rowan, Sheerwater Seedling
The foliage of this Mountain Ash is similar to the species, being a mid-green, compound and containing 4-9 pairs of leaflets. The flowers are creamy white and hang in clusters when they appear in the spring and are followed by bright red, bird friendly, berries in the autumn, as which point the green leaves of this reliable tree turn yellows and gold.
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Description
Along with the clone ‘Cardinal Royal’ this variety represents the best choice for urban planting where space is restricted.
A winner of the Award of garden Merit in 2002 this well known tree has proven to be popular for a number of years.
This medium size oval tree will also tolerate semi-shade.
It thrives on most soils and its ascending branches and dominant leader makes it a tree requiring little maintenance.
White flowers are followed by bird friendly red berries by September and the green leaves turn a decent yellow / orange in the autumn.
Mature height: 7-12m
Mature spread: 4-8m