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Sorbus vilmorinii 'Pink Charm' (Vilmorin's rowan 'Pink Charm')
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per year
5m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sorbus vilmorinii 'Pink Charm'
Other names
Vilmorin's rowan 'Pink Charm'
Genus
Sorbus Sorbus
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Charm' _ 'Pink Charm' is a compact, spreading, deciduous tree with pinnate leaves divided into glossy, dark green leaflets and corymbs of creamy-white flowers in late spring and early summer followed by deep reddish-pink fruit.
Sorbus vilmorinii 'Pink Charm' is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Upright
Flower
Cream, White in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Purple, 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 2 or 6.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sorbus vilmorinii 'Pink Charm' (Vilmorin's rowan 'Pink Charm') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. This tree is tolerant of atmospheric pollution.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, 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 vilmorinii 'Pink Charm'
Other names
Vilmorin's rowan 'Pink Charm'
Genus
Sorbus Sorbus
Variety or Cultivar
'Pink Charm' _ 'Pink Charm' is a compact, spreading, deciduous tree with pinnate leaves divided into glossy, dark green leaflets and corymbs of creamy-white flowers in late spring and early summer followed by deep reddish-pink fruit.
Native to
China
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Cream, White in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Purple, 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 2 or 6.
Propagation methods
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sorbus vilmorinii 'Pink Charm' (Vilmorin's rowan 'Pink Charm') will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade. This tree is tolerant of atmospheric pollution.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, 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
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| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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