Sorbus megalocarpa
A spreading tree or shrub up to 8m tall with narrowly oval, finely-toothed and conspicuously veined leaves up to 20cm long; young leaves emerge red in spring before aging to glossy green and then turning red again in autumn. Creamy-white, pungent smelling flowers borne in clusters up to 13cm across open with or before the leaves in spring and are folllowed by hard, egg-shaped, brown fruits to 3cm long
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Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream White | Red Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red | Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Potentially harmful
- Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- 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
- W China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or light dappled shade. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
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
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