Details
 
 
 
Sorbus Cashmiriana is a deciduous large shrub or small tree. In spring, clusters of pink flowers appear, followed by white fruits in autumn that last well into winter.
 
 
 
Hardiness
 
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
 
H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
 
 
 
Sunlight
 
Full sun, Partial shade
 
Aspect
 
North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
 
Exposure
 
Sheltered or Exposed
 
 
 
Moisture
 
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
 
 
 
Soil
 
Clay, Sand, Loam
 
 
 
pH
 
Acid or Neutral
 
 
 
Size
 
Ultimate height
 
8 metres
 
Ultimate spread
 
8 metres
 
Time to Ultimate size
 
About 10 - 20 Years
 
 
 
How to grow
 
Cultivation
 
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. S. cashmiriana is pollution-tolerant.
 
 
 
Propagation
 
Budding, Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
 
 
 
Suggested planting locations and garden types
 
Low Maintenance
 
 
 
How to care
 
Pruning
 
Pruning group 1. No routine pruning necessary. Remove diseased, damaged, congested or crossing shoots. Shoots that are growing in unwanted directions can also be pruned out in Late winter or early spring.
 
 
 
Pests
 
Aphids 
 
 
 
Diseases
 
Silver leaf , Fireblight