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Malus Red Sentinel
Crab Apple Tree
Malus Red Sentinel is a broadly upright deciduous tree, which gardeners love for its ever-changing year round interest. The Crab Apple Red Sentinel jumps into gear in early spring. The bright green leaves emerge and remain green throughout summer before turning golden-yellow in autumn. Spring also brings a scatter of pretty pink-white flowers which cover the tree and contrast beautifully with the green leaves. In autumn the flowers are replaced by small, cherry-like fruits that have a glossy coating. The deep red colours give your garden a real autumnal feel and the fruit also attracts local wildlife. Plus, the ruby-red fruits last through much of winter, making the Malus Red Sentinel a true spectacle all year long. The Crab Apple Red Sentinel flourishes in well-drained, fertile soil and is adaptable to full sun or partial shade. It will reach a height of around 5 metres with a spread of about 4 metres over 20 years, making it a great addition to gardens large or small. What gardeners also love about the Red Sentinel is that it’s pollution tolerant.Grow a Malus Red Sentinel today and enjoy its year-round show of colour. Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Large clusters of red fruits which persist all winter.
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Malus Wisley Crab
Crab Apple Tree
Common Name: Wisley Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Wisley Crab'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/RedHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Extremely large crab apples which are great for making crab apple jelly.The 'Wisley Crab' is a crab apple tree like no other; it features purple foliage and the largest crab apples cultivated to date. The leaves are a deep purple-green colour and they are accompanied by pretty carmine flowers in spring. Come autumn, the flowers have turned into huge, glossy-red crab apples which are the size of dessert apples. The crab apples can be made into crab apple jelly.
Sorbus aucuparia
Mountain Ash Rowan Tree
Common Name: Mountain Ash, Quicken tree, RowanLatin Name: Sorbus aucupariaSoil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May to June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Attractive red berries in autumn. Sorbus aucuparia is a British native that boasts delightful spring flowers, luscious green leaves and a vivid autumnal show of colour from both foliage and fruit: this really is a tree with so much to offer. In spring, the luscious green foliage emerges and brings the tree to life: the leaves are made up of pinnate leaflets that are serrated at their edges and pointed at their tips. In late spring and early summer, clusters of delicate white flowers appear. The tiny, single, creamy-white flowers pop up all over the tree and are somewhat alluring to bees and insects as they radiate light and sweet scent. Autumn is by far the most exciting time for the delightful Aucuparia: it puts on a stunning show of colour before the leaves fall for winter. The feathery leaves turn to firey shades of deep red, burnt orange, which adds a real burst of colour to the garden as the dark nights draw in. At the same time, clusters of dazzling ruby-red berries adorn the branches and the juicy berries are irresistible to birds. The berries can disappear quickly, so if you want the fruit for rowan jelly, pick them as soon as they are ripe to avoid disappointment. Once mature, this Rowan forms a fairly open and somewhat broad-headed tree: it makes a great specimen but also works well in groups. The Aucuparia, which is widely found across Britain and parts of Europe, is a tree that is tolerant of a range of conditions. This native Rowan can thrive in a range of soil types, but it does require the soil to be moist yet well-drained. Plant this tree in a sunny spot in your garden to see it flourish. We would recommend planting it alongside the delightful Sorbus Eastern Promise as the rosy pink berries of the Eastern Promise sit beautifully against the glossy red berries of the Aucuparia.
Sorbus Olympic Flame
Rowan Tree
Common Name: Olympic Flame TreeLatin Name: Sorbus 'Olympic Flame' (Dodong)Soil: Acid to neutralPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: Creamy whiteHeight/Spread after 20 years: 6m x 4mSorbus Olympic Flame stands out in any outdoor space. This tree delights with clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer, creating a striking scene against the backdrop of its pinnate, dark green leaves.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, Sorbus Olympic Flame is a hardy and versatile addition to your garden. With a projected height of 6 metres and a spread of 4 metres in 20 years, it’s well-suited for gardens of many different sizes.One of the most prominent features of this Rowan Tree is its vibrant autumn display. Adorned with clusters of berries that transition from green to shades of red and orange, it becomes a focal point in your garden during autumn, attracting both the eye and local wildlife.Whether as a standalone tree or part of your mixed planting strategy, this Rowan Tree promises year-round interest from fellow gardeners. Buy a Sorbus Olympic Flame today and watch its creamy-white features transform into fiery red colours as the seasons change.
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Sorbus Ravensbill
Ravensbill Rowan Tree
Common Name: Ravensbill Rowan Tree Latin Name: Sorbus commixta 'Ravensbill' Soil: Most soils Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: April to May/ White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 6m/5m Special features: Blue-black winter buds that resemble a raven’s bill This distinctive tree gets its name from its winter interest: the winter buds are dark blue-black, with a slight curve, and resemble a raven’s bill. Come spring, pinnate dark green leaves appear and these are soon accompanied by the delicate white flowers. The flowers mature to clusters of small red berries by autumn and the leaves turn to blistering shades of yellow, orange and red before falling. This is a great choice for year-round interest and it is prefect for attracting wildlife to your garden.
Sorbus Sheerwater Seedling
Mountain Ash Tree
The 'Sheerwater Seedling' is the perfect tree for a restricted space as this Mountain Ash has an upright habit and maintains a narrow spread. The ascending branches are clothed in mid-green leaves which are accompanied by sprays of white flowers in spring. This tree offers a delightful autumn display as the leaves fade to orange and clusters of orange-red fruits appear in abundance. The fruits are popular with wildlife and they hold on the tree well into winter. This tree will provide you with year round interest and works well as a specimen or at the back of a border. Common Name: Mountain AshLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, SandyPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 2.5mSpecial features: Upright narrow habit and large clusters of orange/red berries in the autumn. (Deciduous)
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Sorbus torminalis
Wild Service Tree
Common Name: Wild Service Tree Latin Name: Sorbus torminalis Soil: Most well drained soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height: 11m/6mSpecial features: Dark brown fruits that are usually ripe in SeptemberThe 'Wild Service Tree', as it is commonly known, is actually a British native; it is a rare find in woodland today, but it was cherished by foragers many years ago due to its deliciously sweet fruits. It is said that people would hang the fruits to dry and enjoy them as a sweet treat. Aside from the small fruits, the tree itself has a lot to offer. In spring, alongside the white flowers, glossy green leaves shoot through and these hold their colour until autumn; at this time they fade to russet reds and oranges. On mature specimens, the bark adds winter interest as it peels away in rectangular strips. A great choice for a feature tree.
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