Pink Charm

Pink Charm is a superior form of the rowan species Sorbus vilmorinii, originating from China. It features large berries which remain on the tree throughout the autumn. The berries are initially red, turning to pink in the autumn, and then gradually to pale pink as autumn progresses.

The long fern-like green leaves are also a particular attraction.

It has a more spreading habit than other rowans, but remains a small tree and is a good choice if space is limited.

Pink Charm rowan trees for sale

• 11-year bare-root tree £44.50
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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• 22-year pot-grown tree £71.95
  In a 12L pot
  Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  

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Order now for delivery from week commencing 6th January.

How to grow

We sometimes have Pink Charm available as a "top-worked" tree, grafted on to a long clear stem, which helps to accentuate its large feathered leaves.

History

Sorbus vilmorinii is named after the 19th century French collector Maurice de Vilmorin, who obtained seeds of this species from China. By rowan standards it can be quite long-lived, up to 100 years.

Pink Charm characteristics

• Attractive featuresAutumn foliage colourScented flowers
• Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
• Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
• PruningLight prune
• Site conditionsCoastal siteOccasional flooding
• WildlifeAttractive to birds
• Flower colourWhite
• Flowering monthMay
• Leaf colourGreen
• Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
• Fruit colourPink
• Fruit persistencePersistent
• Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

• Sorbus
  Eastern Promise
  The fruitlets are a slightly more red-pink than Pink Charm.
• Sorbus
  Pink Ness
  One of the best pink-berry rowans.
• Sorbus pseudovilmorinii
  Sorbus pseudovilmorinii
  
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  Sorbus vilmorinii
  Sorbus vilmorinii
  Closely related to Pink Charm, with very similar pale pink berries.

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years. We may also have 1-year bare-root trees of this variety - they are not shown here.

How to choose a Rowan or Whitebeam tree

We list more than 50 Sorbus (rowan and whitebeam) trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different berry and leaf colours might help narrow down the selection.