Sorbus discolor – Sorbus discolor

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Sorbus discolor – Sorbus discolor

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This small tree has an open crown with sturdy ascending branches. It does not form a central trunk, making the crown ovoid. The young twigs are bare and glossy reddish-brown. The imparipinnate leaves consist of 11 - 17 leaflets, lanceolate to elongated, and the stipules remain on the tree for a long time. The leaf edge is serrated except at the foot where it is smooth. S. discolor has dark green leaves that are bluish-green on the underside. In the autumn the leaves turn an intense red. The flowers are in loose stemmed umbels, somewhat hairy, with many white flowers grouped together. The fruits appear in late summer. They are almost white to creamy yellow and sometimes have a pale pink blush. With their pale colour the fruits contrast well with the autumn shades of the leaves. A type much to be recommended.

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Specifications
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Height
6 - 8 m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey, twigs bare and glossy reddish-brown
Leaf
imparipinnate, approx. 18 cm, 11 - 17 leaf segments, dark green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
white, in umbels of approx. 12 cm Ø, May
Fruits
almost white to creamy yellow, turning pink, Ø 0.7 - 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands, stands up to poor dry soils
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
parks, squares, cemeteries, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Northern China
Synonyms
Sorbus pekinensis discolor
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown bluegreen green white May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Sorbus discolor

Sorbus discolor can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sorbus discolor is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 6 - 8 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Sorbus discolor turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Sorbus discolor is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sorbus discolor with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Sorbus discolor blooms in may.
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