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  • Stunning autumn colour Sorbus commixta trees at Barcham
  • A mature specimen of Sorbus commixta Embley in a parkland environment
  • The fruit of Sorbus commixta Embley in detail
  • The fruit of Sorbus commixta in detail
  • Medium sized Sorbus commixta
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Chinese Scarlet Rowan

Sorbus commixta

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About this product

Sorbus commixta, known as Chinese Scarlet Rowan, was introduced into the UK in the 1880s and originates from Japan and Korea.

It is looser in habit than our native rowan and its feathery green summer foliage turns to a magnificent scarlet in the autumn.

White flowers are produced in the spring which gives rise to clusters of orange berries by late summer.

A great tree for wildlife, this garden tree thrives best on free-draining soils.

Sorbus commixta has silver lenticels on its juvenile trunk and stems and its new-season buds are red.

If you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer then we recommend rabbit guards for these trees.

Mature Height: 3-7m

Specifications

Common names
Chinese Scarlet Rowan
Height of tree
3-7m
Soil type
Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Information Flags
Good for bees
Looks good in
Autumn, Spring
Location
Garden, Parkland
Genus
Sorbus
Autumn Colour
Yes