Sorbus frutescens 'Rock 14987'
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Shrub
Origin - China
Discovered By - Joseph Rock
Year of Introduction - 1924
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 2.5m
Location - The Pond Garden
Description: A medium-sized Deciduous Shrub with an upright, bushy habit. Handsome, dark green, fern-like leaves are comprised of many small leaflets with serrated margins. White, star-shaped flowers in Corymbs are produced in early summer and are followed by round, white berries tinged with pink that will persist into the winter. The foliage will turn brilliant shades of orange to red in the autumn.
Flower:
Small, white, star-shaped flowers in corymbs are produced in June and are followed by white berries, tinged with pink that will persist into winter.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Star-shaped flowers in corymbs
Flowering time: June
Foliage:
Dark green pinnate leaves have small, Elliptic to oblong leaflets with serrated margins. Good orange-red autumn colour.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with elliptic to oblong leaflets.
Autumn Colour: Orange-red
Poison Information:
The berries may cause discomfort if ingested.
Propagation:
Cuttings, grafting.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive, but well drained soil.