Sorbus auc. 'Cardinal Royal' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
Bright red, round fruits emerge from these from August.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus aucuparia, Sorbus aucuparia 'Michred'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive copper-brown autumn colouring * easy to care for * wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

Leaves
Attractive copper-brown autumn colouring.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Rowan 'Cardinal Royal' is ovoid in structure and has a loose crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilising: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
Cuts, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound closure agent to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear in umbels from May to June.

fruit
The bright red, round fruits of Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, bird food plant

Root
Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' is a shallow-rooted or sink-rooted plant.