Sorbus cashmiriana
Garden Plant Information

Sorbus cashmiriana

 

Name

Sorbus cashmiriana (also called rowan cashmiriana and Kashmir rowan)

Genus  

Sorbus

Species

cashmiriana

Cultivar/variety

 

General description

Hardy deciduous tree grown for spring flowers and white fruits in autumn. Flowers are attractive to insects. Berries are less attractive to birds (until other berries have been eaten) and will give a longer display. Good for a small garden.

Season of interest

 

Spring and autumn.

Key horticultural features

  1. Habit - upright, open. Eventual H&S: 8x7m.

  2. Stems - brown bark. Berry stems are pinkish-red.

  3. Leaves - compound, serrated, mid-green turning reddish-brown and yellow in autumn.

  4. Flowers -  clusters of pink-white flowers in spring.

  5. Fruit - spherical, waxy, white berries borne in pendulous clusters. Long lasting display after leaves have fallen.

Cultural details

Aspect

Full sun to dappled shade.

Soil

Tolerant of most soils.

Hardiness

Fully hardy.

Maintenance

Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. Watch out for suckers at the base of the tree and remove to prevent them bushing out.

Propagation