Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' (Mountain Ash)
Mountain Ash 'Joseph Rock'
An ideal specimen tree for small gardens, Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' (Mountain Ash) is a pretty, upright, deciduous tree with a long season of interest. In late spring it produces charming clusters of white flowers, 4 in. (10 cm), which are quickly followed by abundant clusters of vibrant, butter-yellow fruits. The elegant foliage of blue-green, pinnate leaves is divided into up to 21 leaflets, and casts light shade in the summer months. It warms up to glowing shades of orange, purple and red in the fall, before falling to the ground, revealing the pale plum-hued bark and striking silhouette of the plant. Highly ornamental, elegant in flower, colorful in fruit, Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' stars in almost every season of the year.
- Grows upright at first and broadens with age. Can reach 15-30 ft. in height (4-9 m) and 6-20 ft. in spread (2-6 m).
- A full sun or light shade lover, this tree is easily grown in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil, well-drained soils. Once established, it only needs an occasional watering during dry weather. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution.
- Perfect as specimen plant, in city gardens or cottage gardens. Perfect for small gardens!
- No routine pruning necessary. Remove diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, chip budding in summer or grafting in winter.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Sorbus - Mountain Ash |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 15' – 30' (4.5m – 9m) |
Spread | 6' – 20' (180cm – 6m) |
Spacing | 240" (600cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
John Martin, ©Clive Nichols
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 7
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 7
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Sorbus - Mountain Ash |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 15' – 30' (4.5m – 9m) |
Spread | 6' – 20' (180cm – 6m) |
Spacing | 240" (600cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |