Sorbus auc. 'Rossica Major' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
These produce red, round fruits from August. They are large.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus aucuparia.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * easy to care for * wind-resistant, flood-tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
Attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Ovoid.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
No special requirements.

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 white flowers appear in panicles in May.

fruit
The red, round fruits of Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica Major' are particularly decorative. These appear from August and are large.

Use
Solitary, edible, bird food plant

Root
Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica Major' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms deep roots.