Pink berries on Sorbus 'Eastern Promise'

Mature Sorbus 'Eastern Promise' Pink Berried Mountain Ash Tree

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Sorbus 'Eastern Promise' Tree

Name: Sorbus 'Eastern Promise' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: SEP.SS.10.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Pink-berried Mountain Ash Trees

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

£75

£75 ~~£85~~

Despatched within 7 days

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 6 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Pinnate leaves turn fiery colours in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Clusters of small flowers around late spring

Fruit Ornamental pink berries in autumn

Position Full sun to part shade

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Planting & Care

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Description

The large, pink berries of Sorbus 'Eastern Promise' make it stand out from the crowd. In autumn, heavy clusters of the rose pink berries hang from the branches and make a wonderful feature well into the winter and are also popular with birds.

Dark-green, pinnate fern-like foliage is complimented by corymbs of fluffy white flowers from May to June that are a favourite with bees. The foliage turns dark purples and reds in autumn before falling.

This Pink berried Mountain Ash has a neat form with an attractive oval crown. It is quite upright, making it ideal for small spaces and will grow to only 6 x 4 metres in 20 years. As with many Rowan varieties, 'Eastern Promise' is tolerant of most conditions including exposed sites and prefers a slightly acidic soil where possible.

AKA Pink-Berried Mountain ash, Pink-Berried 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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