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Sorbus vilmorinii rowan

Sorbus vilmorinii has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit
  • Fruit colour: Pink
  • Fruit colour: White
  • Awards: RHS AGM (current) 1993

This interesting rowan species bears clusters of bright pink fruitlets, which turn progressively whiter as winter approaches, and persist on the tree after the leaves have fallen.

The fruitlets can also be used for making rowan jelly.

The leaves are particularly fern-like in appearance, and turn bronze in the autumn.

The tree remains small, and is more spreading than the native English rowan, and may develop multiple stems over time.

Sorbus vilmorinii rowan for sale

Pot-grown

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • PG12-year 12L pot-grown tree £71.50
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)

Bare-root

  • BR11-year bare-root tree£44.50< 5 in stock
    Large tree (3m-5m after 10 years)
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Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 14th October for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

Delivery charges

Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.

Growing and Training

This species of rowan does best in areas with cool damp summers, and it does not tolerate drought.

History

It is thought the species Sorbus vilmorinii was introduced from China by the Vilmorin nursery, based near Paris.


Sorbus vilmorinii characteristics

Growing

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Climate suitabilityTemperate climatesMild damp climates

Using

  • Food usesCulinary

Problems

  • Disease resistanceGood

Identification

  • Country of originChina
  • Flowering monthMay
  • Blossom colourWhite
  • Fruit colourPinkWhite
  • AwardsRHS AGM (current)

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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.