| Name |
Ornamental
- Sorbus
Cashmiriana |
| Cultivation |
Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Grows
well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates some shade, though it fruits better
in a sunny position. Prefers a cool moist position and a lighter neutral
to slightly acid soil. Dislikes shallow soils or drought. Succeeds on
chalk or acid peats. A very wind firm tree tolerating very exposed and
maritime positions. Tolerates atmospheric pollution. Some named varieties
have been developed for their improved fruits which are larger and sweeter
than the type. Plants, and especially young seedlings, are quite fast
growing. The fruit is very attractive to birds. 28 species of insects
are associated with this tree. Responds well to coppicing. Plants are
susceptible to fireblight.
Light: Mountain ash likes bright sunny conditions.
Moisture: Needs adequate moisture. Water during dry periods. |
| Family |
Rosaceae |
| Genus |
Sorbus
Species: cashmiriana |
| Synonyms |
Sorbus Cashmiriana,
Kashmir Mountain Ash, Rowan Cashmiriana, Kashmir Rowan |
| Known
Hazards |
None
Known |
| Range |
Hardy
in Britain and Ireland. |
| Height |
10-15ft
x 6-8ft (3-4.6m x 1.8-2.4m) in 20 years, ultimate height 28ft (8.5m). |
| Habitat |
Likes
full sun to dappled shade and is tolerant of most soils. As a highlight
set in a broad expanse of lawn there is nothing prettier. Use them in groves
and near the water where the colour show can be reflected to double your
viewing pleasure! |
| Characteristics |
A
beautifull small tree of open habit with rich green leaflets. Four inch
wide pendulous clusters of pale pink flowers appear in May and are followed
in autumn by drooping bunches of large gleaming white or pink-tinged marble-like
fruits which persist well after the leaves have fallen. The flowers are
attractive to insects but birds leave the berries alone which gives a longer
display. Great for a small garden and fully hardy. Remove any broken, diseased
or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. Watch out for suckers at
the base of the tree and remove to prevent them bushing out. Flowers in
spring and huge bunches of brightly coloured berries have made the mountain
ash a garden favourite. |
| Edible
Uses |
None
Known |
| Medicinal
Uses |
None
Known |
| Other
Uses |
None
Known |
| Propagation |
Seed
- best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. If you have sufficient
seed it can be sown in an outdoor seedbed. Stored seed germinates better
if given 2 weeks warm then 14 - 16 weeks cold stratification, so sow it
as early in the year as possible. Prick out the seedlings into individual
pots when they are large enough to handle. Seedlings are very slow to put
on top-growth for their first year or two, but they are busy building up
a good root system. It is best to keep them in pots in a cold frame for
their first winter and then plant them out into their permanent positions
in late. |
| Cultivars |
Cultivars
and hybrids provide plants of various sizes, shapes, and berry colour. |