Sorbus megalocarpa

A spreading tree or shrub with striking spring and autumn colour, Sorbus megalocarpa is a large, deciduous tree or shrub. Long, narrow, slightly toothed leaves emerge red, turn deep glossy green, finally turning red again in the autumn before leaf-fall. Clusters 13cm across of creamy-white, rather pungent-smelling flowers are borne in spring, and are followed by hard, brown, ovoid fruits 3cm long. Good in a wildlife or low maintenance garden. No pruning necessary.

Site: Tolerates exposure, including coastal
Soil: Any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, or well-drained, humus-rich soil
Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade
Season of interest: Late spring to early summer, and autumn
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height:  26’ (8m) Spread: wider than 26’’ (8m) in 20-50 years