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Beginner
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8m
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8m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Sorbus hupehensis var. obtusa
Other names: Blunt-leaved Hupeh rowan, Sorbus hupehensis 'Rosea'
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Genus: Sorbus
Species: S. hupehensis var. obtusa - S. hupehensis var. obtusa is a decidous tree with blue-green, pinnate leaves made up of blunt leaflets that turn purple and red in autumn. In spring, it bears clusters of creamy-white flowers, followed by pink, shiny berries in autumn.
Sorbus hupehensis var. obtusa is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Spring
Foliage: Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Red, Purple in Autumn
Stem: Brown in All seasons
Fruit: Pink in Autumn
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Watch out for
Specific pests:
Aphids
, Blister mite
, Glasshouse red spider mite
, Sawflies
, Scale insects
Specific diseases:
Canker
, Fireblight
, Honey fungus
, Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods: Budding, Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...
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Sorbus hupehensis var. obtusa (Blunt-leaved Hupeh rowan) will reach a height of 8m and a spread of 8m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. This tree is tolerant of atmoshperic pollution.
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Clay, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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