About
A naturally occurring hybrid between Sorbus aria and S. aucuparia from the mountains of Europe, forming a small, deciduous tree with broadly ovate leaves that are lobed and toothed, grey-felted beneath, and clusters of white flowers in spring followed by orange-red berries. A rare and ornamental choice for a woodland garden.
About the genus
Rhododendron can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple leaves, sometimes with a dense colourful indumentum of hairs on the lower side, and funnel-shaped, bell-shaped or tubular flowers that may be solitary or in short racemes
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland gardens, specialist collections
Care notes
CultivationAcidic, moist, humus-rich soil in sheltered dappled shade
PruningAllow natural form. Deadhead if practical
PropagationSeed for species integrity. Cuttings also possible
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRoot rot in poor drainage. Protect tender species from frost