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Sorbus scalaris Tree

Name: Sorbus scalaris Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: SS.SS.10.2
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Chinese Mountain Ash

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£75

£75 ~~£90~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 5 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Dark green leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)

Flowers Corymbs of white flowers

Fruit Ornamental berries

Soil Moist but well-draining

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Planting & Care

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Description

Sorbus scalaris is an unusual variety of Rowan with delicate looking, frond-like foliage that is green in summer and turns orange, red and purple in the autumn. The shape of this attractive foliage has led to this variety being referred to as Ladder Rowan.

Tiny white flowers are held in bunches (corymbs) in May-June and are a favourite of bees during the summer months. Along with autumnal foliage colours, autumn also brings bunches of small orange/red berries that are popular with birds.

This tough Chinese Mountain Ash tree will grow in most soils and conditions including exposed positions. Slightly spreading in form and growing to just 5 x 4 metres, Sorbus scalaris is ideal for small spaces. It works hard for its position in the garden, providing changing seasonal interest and food for wildlife.

AKA Chinese Mountain Ash, Chinese Rowan, Ladder Rowan

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Rowan require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Rowan trees require a strong framework to support their many berries, so it is good to encourage this by raising the crown in summer. Simply prune the lower branches and any crossing, damaged or diseased branches within the crown. Hard pruning can be carried out in the dormant season, from autumn to winter.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

MAINLAND UK — excluding remote locations
Small trees & shrubs*: £12 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £35 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £65 for 1 or more

REMOTE UK LOCATIONS — including Scottish Highlands & Islands
Small trees & shrubs*: £35 for 1 or more
Larger shrubs & mature Japanese Maples: £65 for 1 or more
Mature, Pleached, Hedging & Specialist Trees: £120 for 1 or more

*Small trees & shrubs are typically supplied in pots up to 15 litres.
Additional remote-location surcharges may apply.
Unfortunately, we are not able to make delivery of live plants to Northern Ireland or any countries outside of the UK.

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