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Sorbus 'Joseph Rock'

Also Known As

  • Joseph Rock Mountain Ash

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 15'-25'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' plant details

Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus 'Joseph Rock'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus 'Joseph Rock'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Found in China in the 1930's by Joseph Rock, this multi-ornamental 20-30' tree offers white spring flowers, fine gold berrries ; compound blue-green foliage, orange to deep-red in fall; can get fireblight. S-PS/M/GdDr

Gardening facts about Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' plant

How to Grow Sorbus 'Joseph Rock'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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