'Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree | Sorbus
Unique copper-coloured berries
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree
Sorbus
- This award winning rowan tree is beautifully compact and perfect for the smaller garden, providing colour and wildlife appeal in every season, with mid green leaves that turn to glowing shads of orange and ruby red in autumn
- Unique copper coloured fruit which turns to golden yellow as it matures (if the birds leave it alone, that is!)
- Creamy white clusters of blossom provide nectar for bees, butterflies and other pollinators, while the berries will attract birds to your garden and provide them with a valuable food source over the winter
- Compact size - 4-5 x 2m - can easily be pruned to fit any size of garden. Pruning should be done in the dormant season if needed
- Fuly hardy, low maintenance and tolerant of pollution - a great choice for a city garden, wildlife sanctuary or roadside
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner for outstanding garden performance
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree can be grown in a large container (50-60cm). It is generally fine long-term but will need regular feeding and watering. Protect from extreme heat above 30°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree typically reaches a height of 6 to 8 metres, with a spread of 4 to 5 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
'Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree requires minimal pruning; simply remove any dead, diseased, or damaged wood in late winter or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Copper Kettle' rowan is fully hardy across the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures between -15°C and -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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