How to tend a Sorbus americana

Also known as: Aucuparia subvestita (Greene) Nieuwl., Sorbus americana var. sitchensis (M.Roem.) Sudw., Sorbus americana var. decora (Sarg.) Sarg., Sorbus scopulina Hough, Sorbus americana Pursh, Sorbus sambucifolia Dippel, Sorbus dumosa House, Sorbus subvestita Greene, Sorbus subvestita Rosend. & Butters, Pyrus sambucifolia S.Watson & J.M.Coult., Pyrus sitchensis B.L.Rob. & Fernald, Pyrus subvestita (Greene) Farw., Sorbus americana var. groenlandica C.K.Schneid., Pyrus groenlandica (C.K.Schneid.) K.R.Robertson, Pyrus dumosa (Greene) Fernald, Sorbus groenlandica (C.K.Schneid.) Á.Löve & D.Löve, Pyrus americana var. decora Sarg., Pyrus decora (Sarg.) Hyland, Pyrus decora var. groenlandica (C.K.Schneid.) Fernald, Sorbus decora var. groenlandica (C.K.Schneid.) G.N.Jones, Sorbus decora var. decora

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
The North Temperate Zone
Category
Rosaceae, Sorbus
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-July, fruiting period September-October
Flower colors
white, fruit color red
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