Sorbus 'Apricot Queen' (Apricot Queen Rowan Tree)
Sorbus 'Apricot Queen' - Autumn Foliage
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Common Name: Apricot Queen Rowan Tree
Latin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Apricot Queen'
Soil: Most well drained soils
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/ colour: April to May/ White
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual Height and spread: 10m/7m
Special features: Attractive apricot coloured berries.
Sorbus 'Apricot Queen' is an easy to grow tree with a neat and compact habit. The leaves are dark green, pinnate, 20cm long with 12 sharply toothed leaflets. The white flowers appear from April to May and are followed by attractive apricot coloured berries in the autumn. This hardy tree will tolerate a wide range of harsh conditions including heat, cold winds and pollution. Good autumn colour.
This Sorbus Tree is supplied in a 10 litre container suitable for planting all year round. The total height of this half standard tree is approximately 1.8-2.2m (6-7ft).
An example of one our half standard Sorbus Trees can be seen to the left.
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Maiden (Feathered tree) - A good, well-defined prominent leader running straight up through the young tree. Perfect for training into a half standard, standard or fan-trained tree. Sizes given in cm's.
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