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Sorbus pseudovilmorinii

Sorbus pseudovilmorinii is, as the name suggests, a form of Sorbus vilmorinii. It is a somewhat smaller and more delicate in appearance.

A particularly attractive feature is the persistent fruitlets, which are crimson red at first, but pass through pink and eventually white shades as autumn progresses into winter.

Sorbus pseudovilmorinii rowan trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • 11-year bare-root tree £44.50
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
    Out of stock
    Sorry we have sold out for this season
  • 22-year pot-grown tree £71.95
    Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
    In a 12L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 24th February.

How to grow

This is one of the smaller rowans, making it a good choice if space is limited.

History

This form of Sorbus vilmorinii was raised at the University of Liverpool botanic gardens, from seed from China - where the species is native.

Sorbus pseudovilmorinii characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive fruitAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitUpright
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • PruningLight prune
  • Site conditionsCoastal siteOccasional flooding
  • WildlifeAttractive to birds
  • Flower colourWhite
  • Flowering monthApril
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
  • Fruit colourPinkWhite
  • Fruit persistencePersistent
  • Country of originChina
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

  • See also Pink Charm
    Sorbus vilmorinii
    Pink Charm
    A small rowan with a spreading habit, large feathered leaves, and bright pink berries.
  • See also Sorbus vilmorinii
    Sorbus vilmorinii
    Sorbus vilmorinii
    The main feature of this Rowan trees is the pink fruitlets, which turn white as autumn progresses. It is one of the smaller Sorbus species, but also one of the more spreading.

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.

Sorbus vilmorinii

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.

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