Synonyms
Sorbus poteriifolia var. pygmaea
Sorbus pygmaea hort.
Shrubs
A very dwarf, deciduous shrub, growing only to 30cm (12in) high and producing stems often along the ground, which naturally layer themselves. The leaves are pinnate with up to seven pairs of leaflets either side of the mid-rib, and oval to eliliptical in shape with serrated margins and a glossy green in colour. In autumn the foliage becomes crimson to orange before falling. Small pink flowers are produced in clusters in spring followed by crimson berries in summer, which mature to white with a pink flush.
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres