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Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' tree in pot

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Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal'

Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: SAC.SS.10.1
Price: 69.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Rowan Trees

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

£69.50

£69.50 ~~£80~~

Despatched within 1-3 weeks

Final size 6 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Pinnate leaves turn fiery colours in autumn (deciduous)

Flowers Clusters of white flowers

Fruit Ornamental red berries

Soil Most soils except extremes

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Planting & Care

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Description

A slender tree, Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' has clusters of small white flowers in May that develop into pretty red berries. The flowers are popular with pollinators and the berries with birds. Dark green, pinnate foliage is slightly silvery on the underside and turns attractive shades of orange and yellow in autumn.

Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' forms an upright tree of 6 metres height and 3 metres spread in 20 years. It tolerates a number of conditions including urban pollution, wind exposure and damp. Also known as 'Michred', this is a wonderful slender tree for the garden.

AKA Sorbus aucuparia ‘Michred’, Cardinal Royal 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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