About
A large, high-altitude, conical evergreen tree to about 20m from the upper montane forests of Mexico with long, dark green needles in bundles of 5, a dense, attractive crown and small, cylindrical cones. A rare and ornamental Mexican pine for a large, mild, frost-free or almost frost-free garden.
About the genus
Sorbus can be deciduous trees or shrubs with simple or pinnate leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers, followed by white, yellow, pink, red or brown berries; some have fine autumn colour
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.