Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' – Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'

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Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' – Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'

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Ascending, fast-growing tree with a closed spherical crown that becomes ovoid later. The eventual height is approx. 12 m and the tree becomes 4 to 5 m broad. The trunk and branches grow vertically: the smooth trunk is light grey. Young twigs are brown and bear many lenticels. It is distinguished from the species by the grey-green colour of the imparipinnate leaves that turn yellowish-red in the autumn. The small fragrant flowers appear in large umbels. The numerous orange-red fruits appear very early, in July and August. The birds are very keen on them. 'Sheerwater Seedling' grows best on sandy soil that is not too moist and in a sunny site.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2025.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 12 m
Width
4-5m
Crown
spherical to narrow ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
light grey, smooth bark, twigs brown
Leaf
imparipinnate, up to 20 cm long, 9 -17 (21) leaflets, grey-green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow, red
Flowers
in umbels, Ø approx. 14 cm, white, May, when the leaves emerge
Fruits
orange-red, Ø approx. 1 cm, in large umbels
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands, can grow on poor soils
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates partial 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, multi-stem treem
Origin
England, circa 1950
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 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
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Frequently asked questions
Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'

Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' turn yellow, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' 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 'Sheerwater Seedling' blooms in may.
General

Yes, we deliver to the UK. Delivery costs depend on the region and the total order value. Below, you’ll find all the details.

Delivery charges for private customers are calculated based on your region and are visible during the checkout process. We also offer discounts based on the total value of your order:

  • Orders over £1,000: Receive a 50% discount on delivery costs.
  • Orders over £2,000: Delivery is completely free.

Yes, for trees with a size of 50-60 cm girth or larger, additional delivery charges apply due to the need for specialised transport. These costs will be calculated separately and shared with you after your order is placed. We will contact you to discuss the transport options and costs.

Once you add items to your basket and proceed to the checkout, the system will calculate the delivery charges for your region. If your order qualifies for any discounts, they will automatically be applied.

For any questions or specific delivery requests, feel free to contact our customer service team. We’re happy to help arrange the best delivery solution for your order.