BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

A rare slender tree first introduced to the United Kingdom from Bhutan by Kingdom-Ward, Sorbus wardii has beautiful, large silver-grey leaves and looks especially good when planted against a dark background.

White clusters of flowers appear in early summer followed by amber coloured berries in autumn. This is a choice garden tree!

Supplied Size: 1.5 containers (25 - 40 cm tall)

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade..
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: May - June.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Slow until established then moderate.
• Habit: Sorbus wardii  is a small branching, rounded tree.
  • Height: 10 m (32 ft)
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft)

• Notes: This tree is similar in appearance to Sorbus thibetica 'John Mitchell', but grows to be a smaller tree with a more pale leaf colour. Will produce larger, better quality leaves in a position sheltered from strong winds.