Sorbus pseudovilmorinii

Trees

A small deciduous tree, very similar to Sorbus vilmorinii, except less strong growing. Its habit is arching, with pinnate leaves, white flowers in late spring, then red berries followed by vivid orange and red autumn colour

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Fruit are ornamentalnot to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Fruit are ornamentalnot to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus
Sorbus can be deciduous trees or shrubs with simple or pinnate leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers, followed by white, yellow, pink, red or brown berries; some have fine autumn colour
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Yunnan, China

How to Grow

Cultivation

Best grown in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil. May be short-lived on chalky soil. Perfect for a small garden

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in midsummer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildlife gardens
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

Pruning group 2 or 6

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, pear blister mite, red spider mite and sawfly larvae

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight, apple canker, silver leaf and honey fungus