Overview

Sorbus 'Pearly King' is a columnar upright trees in the genus Sorbus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sorbus 'Pearly King' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.

About

Sorbus 'Pearly King' is a columnar upright deciduous tree belonging to the Sorbus genus, which includes both trees and shrubs with simple or pinnate foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as wildlife-friendly and informal cottage gardens. 'Pearly King' is notable in spring and summer, reflecting the genus's characteristic clusters of small flowers and seasonal interest.

About the genus

Sorbus is a genus of over 100 species of trees and shrubs in the rose family, Rosaceae. Species of Sorbus (s.str.) are commonly known as rowan or mountain-ash. The genus used to include species commonly known as whitebeam, chequer tree and service tree that are now classified in other genera.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Sorbus

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Sorbus 'Pearly King' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Trees

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sorbus 'Pearly King'

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or grafting

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, pear blister mite, red spider mite and sawfly larvae

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to fireblight, apple canker, silver leaf and honey fungus

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