Cut-Leaf Mountain Ash Tree | Sorbus asplenifolia
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Tree in a 7.5L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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Cut-Leaf Mountain Ash Tree
Sorbus asplenifolia
- A graceful Mountain Ash with a well balanced crown and a neat and slender form
- Grows to 10 x 4m - ideal for smaller spaces
- Fern-like pinnate leaves set this variety apart from others of its species
- Produces ivory white flowers in May and early June
- Clusters of red-orange fruits from midsummer into autumn are very popular with garden birds!
- A robust and vigorous tree which will remain compact in form
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Cut-Leaf Mountain Ash 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 Cut-Leaf Mountain Ash Tree reaches a mature height of 8 to 10 metres, with a spread of 5 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Cut-Leaf Mountain Ash 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?
Cut-Leaf Mountain Ash 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?
Cut-Leaf Mountain Ash 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?
Cut-Leaf Mountain Ash Tree requires minimal pruning; simply remove any dead, diseased, or damaged wood in late winter or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Sorbus asplenifolia is exceptionally hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures colder than -20°C even in exposed upland locations.
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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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