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    Sorbus discolor

    Also Known As

    • Chinese Scarlet Rowan
    • Mountain Ash

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 6a-8b

    Sorbus discolor plant details

    Sorbus discolor is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus discolor

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Uses: small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus discolor

    USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Eleven to fifteen tapering, pointed leaflets make up the feathery leaves of this little known 20-30' tree and are carried on red shoots; its 4-6" clusters of early flowers are followed by creamy-yellow fruit tinted with pink... pretty. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Sorbus discolor plant

    How to Grow Sorbus discolor

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
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