About

Sorbus pteridophylla is an ornamental, deciduous Sorbus producing the characteristic large, deeply divided, fern-like, pinnate leaves and white flower clusters followed by ornamental fruit of the genus. A rewarding and architecturally striking ornamental rowan for a sunny, well-drained garden.

About the genus

Sorbus, the mountain ashes, rowans and whitebeams, are deciduous trees or shrubs producing simple or pinnate leaves and clusters of small, white or pink flowers followed by white, yellow, pink, red or brown berries; many provide excellent autumn colour. Rewarding and ornamental trees and shrubs for a sunny, well-drained garden.

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.