Mount Pleasant Trees 2018-2019 Autumn-Spring Catalogue

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Sorbus aria ‘Lutescens’ (AGM)

Outstanding in spring when the silver-grey young leaves emerge, turning grey-green in late summer. Clusters of white flowers followed by orange-red fruit. Autumn leaves are yellow or red. Habit -Small compact round headed tree (up to 10m). 180-210cm (6-7ft) containerised £20.00 Larger common Sorbus aria also available.

Sorbus aucuparia - (Rowan; Mountain ash) **Native**

Leaves are pinnate with sharply toothed leaflets and red berries in autumn. Habit - Small to medium open domed crown (up to 20m). 180-210cm (6-7ft) bare-root

£18.00

Sorbus aucuparia ‘Asplenifolia’

Deeply cut leaflets give this tree an almost fern-like appearance. Very elegant. Habit – Small to medium elegant tree. 150-180cm bare-root

£16.00

Sorbus ‘Chinese Lace’

The leaves of this tree are deeply cut which provides a delicate lace-effect. These leaves turn a beautiful red-purple in the autumn. Habit - Small, upright tree (5-10m). 150-180cm bare-root £16.00

Sorbus commixta ‘Olympic Flame’ (AGM)

Plant now, ready for Tokyo! Beautiful variant of my favourite Sorbus. Spring bronze leaves change to green then vibrant oranges and reds in autumn. Finally the lovely orange-red berries make this a medal winner. Habit - Small, upright tree (5-10m). 150-180cm bare-root £16.00

Sorbus ‘Copper Kettle’

Named after the coppery-orange berries which adorn the tree alongside vibrant-orange and red leaves during autumn. Habit - Small, upright tree (5-10m). 150-180cm bare-root £16.00

Sorbus ‘Eastern Promise’

A ‘Turkish Delight’ courtesy of MPT! A fetching small tree with leaflets that turn purple and then fiery-orange in autumn; over laden branches hang down heavy with the weight of the plentiful pink fruit Habit – small (up to 10m) round-headed; hardy, tolerates all soils 150-180cm bare-root £16.00

Sorbus hupehensis ‘Pink Pagoda’ (Chinese Mountain Ash)

Bluish-green pinnate leaves which turn orange and red in autumn. Clusters of pinkish-white fruit persist into the winter. Habit – Hardy, small spreading form (5-8m) Small tree with slender branches. 150-180cm bare-root £16.00

Sorbus ‘Joseph Rock’

A medley of fiery hues from red, orange, copper to purple set the autumn leaves ablaze. The lemon-yellow turning to orange-yellow berries remain on the branches long after the leaves have fallen. Habit – Hardy, fast growing, soil tolerant, (up to 10m). 210cm (7ft) container £22.00

Sorbus scalaris

Leaves are green with a silver underside merging into a spectrum of colours in the autumn. Fruits are small and red. Habit – Small, upright tree (5-10m). 150-180cm bare-root £16.00


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