Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' Mountain Ash tree

Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' Mountain Ash foliage in autumn

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Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' Tree

Name: Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' Tree
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: SCK.SS.10.1
Price: 75.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Mountain Ash Trees

Single stem tree, 150-200cm, 12L pot

£75

£75 ~~£75~~

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Single stem tree

Classic tree with one trunk

Despatched within 2-4 weeks

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 5 x 3 metres in 20 years

Foliage Mid-green, pinnate leaves turn red/orange in autumn

Flowers Cream flowers in spring

Fruit Copper-colour ornamental berries in autumn/winter

Position Full sun to part shade

Description

Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' is named for its wonderful coppery-orange coloured berries. They stand out against the green, finely pinnate foliage that turns to shades of orange and red in autumn. The copper berries can remain a feature on the tree into winter if the birds don’t eat them first. Small cream coloured flowers in spring create interest at the start of the year.

With a gently upright and compact habit, Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' will grow to around 5 x 3 metres in 20 year. This Mountain Ash can tolerate coastal positions, clay soil and some damp.

AKA Mountain Ash Copper Kettle, Copper Berried Rowan tree

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Rowan require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Rowan trees require a strong framework to support their many berries, so it is good to encourage this by raising the crown in summer. Simply prune the lower branches and any crossing, damaged or diseased branches within the crown. Hard pruning can be carried out in the dormant season, from autumn to winter.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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