'Sheerwater Seedling' Sorbus Tree
A bona fide wildlife magnet
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
2 Year Old Tree in a 9L Pot
120-150cm inc. pot on arrival
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'Sheerwater Seedling' Sorbus Tree
- An upright Mountain ash tree ideal for smaller spaces
- You'll be beating the wildlife off with a stick. Bees love the fluffy white flowers in April-May and birds enjoy the deep orange autumn berries
- Mid-dark green pinnate foliage which turns to fiery shades of oranges and reds in the autumn
- Ideal for growing as a specimen tree, or in avenues
- Grows to a compact 6 x 3m
- A very tough tree which is tolerant of pollution and exposure
- 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, 'Sheerwater Seedling' Sorbus 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 30Β°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Sheerwater Seedling' Sorbus Tree grows to a height of 8 to 10 metres, with a narrow spread of 3 to 4 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Sheerwater Seedling' Sorbus 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?
'Sheerwater Seedling' Sorbus 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 -10Β°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Sheerwater Seedling' Sorbus 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 25Β°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Sheerwater Seedling' Sorbus Tree requires minimal pruning; simply remove any dead, diseased, or damaged wood in late winter or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Sheerwater Seedling' sorbus holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20Β°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, itβs fair to say Mikeβs 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, weβre proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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