Synonyms
Sorbus zahlbruckneri misapplied
Trees
A large, deciduous tree up to 20m tall. Its upright branches form a neat, rounded canopy whilst its bark is unusual, being dark or pale grey, finely-striped in buff. Leaves are dark green, ovate, up to 9 x 6cm, on red leaf-stalks, and turning yellow in autumn. A proliferation of white flowers, 1cm wide, are produced in spring. Clusters of berries in autumn turn from orange to red and are held on the tree well after leaf fall
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
4-8 metres