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A really eye-catching tree. Vilmorin Rowan (sorbus vilmorinii) produces a dramatic display of berries that quickly change from crimson to white during autumn and last well in winter. Dainty feathery leaves, which consist of a very many dark-green leaflets cover this tree and change to a deep red colour in autumn.
This tree will reach a final height of 4m (13ft), after 20 years, so is an ideal tree for a small intimate garden.
Vilmorin Rowan (Sorbus Vilmorinii) Options Explained
125-150cm: Usually supplied in a 5-9 L container and will be a single stem and usually have branches for the majority of the trunk.
150-200cm: Usually supplied in a 9-17 L container and pruned to be a Half Standard shape, which means it looks a little like a lollipop with clear stem and a rounded head.
180-240cm: Usually supplied in a 12-15L container and pruned to be a Half Standard shape, which means it looks a little like a lollipop with clear stem and a rounded head.
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Hi Alan, Yes the tree arrived safely yesterday. Excellent looking tree and extremely well packed. It will be planted as soon as the freezing conditions are over. It is a good shape and size and will look great. Thanks again Murray 0117
Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
Sorbus Not Flowering
Sounds like it might need a fertilizer. Nitrogen encourages leafy growth, often at the expense of flowers and fruit. Select a fruit tree specific fertilizer, or use a fertilizer that promotes flowers, such as "0-10-10" or "15-30-15." The numbers represent the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contained by the fertilizer. Berry production does vary each year due in to weather conditions.