How to tend a Sorbus domestica

Also known as: Pyrus domestica (L.) Ehrh., Mespilus domestica (L.) All., Pyrus sorbus Gaertn., Crataegus austera Salisb., Pyrenia sorbus (Gaertn.) Clairv., Malus sorbus (Gaertn.) Borkh., Sorbus syrmiensis Kit., Pyrus sorbus Borkh., Sorbus domestica var. obtinui Bertol., Sorbus domestica L., Malus sorbus Borkh., Prunus sorbus (Gaertn.) P.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb., Cormus domestica var. aucubifolia Lavallée, Cormus domestica var. maliformis Lavallée, Cormus domestica var. microcarpa Lavallée, Cormus domestica var. monstrosa Lavallée, Cormus domestica var. paradisiaca Lavallée, Cormus domestica var. piriformis Lavallée, Cormus domestica var. pusilla Lavallée, Cormus domestica var. upsaliensis Lavallée, Pyrus domestica unranked piriformis Kirchn. & J.Eichler, Sorbus domestica var. albida Risso, Sorbus domestica var. elongata Risso, Sorbus domestica var. macrocarpa Risso, Sorbus domestica var. maliformis Lodd., Sorbus domestica var. microcarpa Risso, Sorbus domestica var. obtusata Diap., Sorbus domestica unranked pomifera Hayne, Sorbus domestica unranked pyrifera Hayne, Sorbus domestica var. pyriformis Lodd., Sorbus domestica var. serotina Risso, Pyrus domestica unranked syrmiensis (Kit.) Asch. & Graebn., Pyrus sorbus var. maliformis (Lodd.) Loudon, Pyrus sorbus var. pyriformis (Lodd.) Loudon, Sorbus domestica f. piriformis (Kirchn. & J.Eichler) Gams, Sorbus domestica var. maliformis G.Kirchn., Sorbus domestica f. maliformis (Lodd.) Gams, Sorbus domestica var. pomifera (Hayne) Rehder, Sorbus domestica var. pyrifera (Hayne) Rehder, Sorbus domestica f. pyriformis (Lodd.) Gams, Sorbus domestica f. pyrifera (Hayne) Rehder, Sorbus domestica f. pomifera (Hayne) Rehder

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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