Botanical name
Sorbus ‘Joseph Rock’
Other names
Mountain ash
Genus
Sorbus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Joseph Rock’ _ ‘Joseph Rock’ is a deciduous tree with dark-green, glossy, pinnate leaves that turn red, yellow and orange in autumn. In spring, it bears flat clusters of creamy-white flowers, followed by yellow, shiny berries in autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
COLOUR
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red, Orange, Yellow in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies
Specific diseases
Apple and pear canker , Fireblight
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Sorbus ‘Joseph Rock’ (Mountain ash) will reach a height of 7.5m and a spread of 7.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
City, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. This tree is tolerant of atmospheric pollution.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
