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Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' (Rowan 'Cardinal Royal')
1 hour care
per year
per year
10m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal'
Other names
Rowan 'Cardinal Royal', Mountain ash 'Cardinal Royal', Quickbeam 'Cardinal Royal', European mountain ash 'Cardinal Royal', Roan 'Cardinal Royal', Rowanberry 'Cardinal Royal', Sorbus aucuparia 'Michred'
Genus
Sorbus Sorbus
Variety or Cultivar
'Cardinal Royal' _ 'Cardinal Royal' is a concial, deciduous tree with pinnate leaves divided into eleven to fifteen, toothed, oblong to lance-shaped, dark green leaves turning shades of red, purple, yellow, and orange in autumn. Corymbs of creamy-white flowers in late spring are followed by spherical, bright red fruit.
Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' is: Deciduous
Habit
Conical
Toxicity
Fruit may cause stomach upset.
Flower
White, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Purple, Orange, Yellow, Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies
Apple and pear canker , Fireblight Apple and pear canker , Fireblight
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' (Rowan 'Cardinal Royal') will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows best in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Drought and pollution tolerant. Tolerates partial shade but fruiting is best if sited in full sun.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal'
Other names
Rowan 'Cardinal Royal', Mountain ash 'Cardinal Royal', Quickbeam 'Cardinal Royal', European mountain ash 'Cardinal Royal', Roan 'Cardinal Royal', Rowanberry 'Cardinal Royal', Sorbus aucuparia 'Michred'
Genus
Sorbus Sorbus
Variety or Cultivar
'Cardinal Royal' _ 'Cardinal Royal' is a concial, deciduous tree with pinnate leaves divided into eleven to fifteen, toothed, oblong to lance-shaped, dark green leaves turning shades of red, purple, yellow, and orange in autumn. Corymbs of creamy-white flowers in late spring are followed by spherical, bright red fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Conical
Toxicity
Fruit may cause stomach upset.
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Colour
Flower
White, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Purple, Orange, Yellow, Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies
Specific diseases
Apple and pear canker , Fireblight
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' (Rowan 'Cardinal Royal') will reach a height of 10m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grows best in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun. Drought and pollution tolerant. Tolerates partial shade but fruiting is best if sited in full sun.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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