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Lancastrian mountain ash | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Lancastrian mountain ash

Sorbus lancastriensis

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Sorbus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A deciduous shrub or small tree to about 6m, endemic to the UKand only found in a small area around Morecambe Bay. The oval leaves are felted white beneath, shiny, mid-green above, with clearly marked veins. Creamy white blossom in spring is followed by bright orange-red berries

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil but tolerates poor, thin soil

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, chip budding in summer or grafting in winter. Propagate by seed sown outdoors in autumn

Pests

May be attacked by aphids and blister mites

Diseases

May be affected by apple canker and fireblight

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years