Sorbus 'Red Robin' - 1/2 STDS C18

Description
Light pink, round fruits emerge from these from September.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus aucuparia.

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

Leaves
Attractive orange-red autumn colouring.

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

Growth habit
Rowan 'Red Robin' is ovoid in structure and has a loose crown. Rapidly growing.

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 from May to June.

fruit
The light pink, round fruits of Sorbus aucuparia 'Red Robin' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, edible, bird food plant

Root
Sorbus aucuparia 'Red Robin' is a shallow-rooted or sink-rooted plant.