Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis – Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis

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Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis – Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis

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Sorbus aucuparia 'Edulis' (syn. Sorbus a. var. moravica) has a loose, narrow pyramidal to oval crown that is more regular than that of the species. Height 8 - 12 m. The twigs are thicker than those of the species and the leaves are larger and darker. Another difference is that the fruits are more abundant and larger, diameter approx. 1.3 cm. They are edible, sweet sour and rich in vitamins. The fruits appear in August and September. Winter hardiness zone: 4
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Specifications
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Height
8-12 m
Crown
oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
edible fruits, red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, nutrient-poor soil, acid soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil can withstand wind oval 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit Edible fruits
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Frequently asked questions
Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis

Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis can eventually reach a height of 8-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Sorbus aucuparia var. edulis blooms in may.
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