Fruit tree comparisons
 Sorbus hupehensis |  Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A classic rowan tree with pink berries and good autumn leaf colours. | A late-season dessert pear from Belgium, with an excellent sweet flavour. | A good example of the Bird Cherry, with semi-double flowers, ideal for smaller gardens. | |
| remove | remove | remove |
Growing
| Rowan Sorbus hupehensis | Pear trees Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Experienced | Average |
| Self-fertility | Not self-fertile | ||
| Flowering group | 4 | ||
| Pollinating others | Average | ||
| Climate suitability | Temperate climates Mild damp climates | Temperate climates Warm climates | Temperate climates Warm climates |
Using
| Rowan Sorbus hupehensis | Pear trees Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picking season | Late | ||
| Keeping (of fruit) | 1-2 months | ||
| Cropping | Heavy | ||
| Food uses | Eating fresh | Not suitable for humans |
Problems
| Rowan Sorbus hupehensis | Pear trees Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disease resistance | Good | Poor | |
| Scab (Apple and Pear) | Some resistance | ||
| Powdery mildew | Some susceptibility | ||
| Fire blight | Very susceptible |
Identification
| Rowan Sorbus hupehensis | Pear trees Winter Nelis | Ornamental cherry trees Le Thoureil | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Belgium | France | |
| Period of origin | 1800 - 1849 | 1950 - 1999 | |
| Flowering month | May June | April | |
| Blossom colour | White | White | White |
| Fruit colour | Pink | Green / Yellow | Black |