BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

Rare species of mountain ash native to parts of Sichuan province in China, Sorbus scalaris has delicate, frond-like, dark green leaves which turn shades of rich reddish-purple and orange in autumn before falling.

Clusters of small white flowers in spring are followed by densely packed, bright orange-red berries in autumn. An excellent tree for small gardens!

Supplied Size: 3L containers (young plants)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Sorbus scalaris grows to be a small branching, rounded tree.
  • Height: 5 m (16 ft)
  • Spread: 4 m (13 ft)