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Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus arnoldiana 'Apricot Queen'

The monarch your garden deserves

Grown by John

South Downs National Park

Year Old Tree in an 18L Pot

200-250cm on arrival

£100

£175

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The highlights

  • Spreading oval tree
  • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
  • White flowers and toothed deciduous leaflets
  • Bright berries are bird magnets!

Description

  • Bow down before her majesty! This most regal of rowans will add colour, charm and plentiful character wherever it's placed
  • Like most mountain ashes (another common name for rowans) this tree features pinnate, olive green leaves with leaflets arranged in opposing pairs along a central rachis (stem), with one lone terminal leaflet at the end (poor lil' fella doesn't have any friends!)
  • A fabulous, medium-sized tree to incorporate into your garden as its focal point; it will help break up an otherwise drab lawn, adding height, shape and year-round interest
  • So named for its orange berries, which distinguish it from the red berries of other rowan varieties, 'Apricot Queen' is a bird magnet, attracting waxwings, redwings and fieldfares in their droves
  • Earlier in the year, the tree produces fantastic white corymbs (clusters of flowers) which are set off brilliantly against the tree's green foliage

What To Expect

Supplied as:

Potted tree
3 year old tree in an 18L pot

Height on arrival:

200-250cm

Eventual height:

4-6m

Eventual spread:

4m
Spreads approximately 4m.

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

White
Linen white flowers appear in spring

Habit:

Oval, spreading
This tree has a broadly oval to spreading crown.

Hardiness:

Fully hardy
H6 - A hardy tree that can cope with temperatures down to -20°C.

Rootstock:

Spacing:

4m
Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.

How To Grow

Good pest and disease resistance

This tree can be susceptible to fire blight and honey fungus from a disease perspective, and in terms of pests, aphids and sawflies may make an appearance on your tree.

Water regularly when young

Once established, rowans don't need much watering except for in hot and dry spells. When they're young and establishing, however, they'll benefit from regular watering.

Full sun to partial shade

This tree grows well in both full sun and slightly more shaded spots.

Any fertile, well-drained soil

Rowans are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions but prefer fertile, well-drained soil.

Feed every spring

Apply a general purpose fertiliser every spring.

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South Downs National Park

Meet John

110 years' expertise free with every tree

John’s family have been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.

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