Vilmorin’s rowan (Sorbus vilmorinii) is a tree that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Vilmorin’s rowan (Sorbus vilmorinii).
This plant is commonly known as Vilmorin’s rowan.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: Vilmorin’s rowan
Scientific name: Sorbus vilmorinii
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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Trees are essential plants in gardens, large and small, with their sculptural presence.
In terms of design, they add height, structure and interest all year round with attractive flowers, foliage, fruits and trunks.
In addition, they provide home and a food source for birds and other wildlife.
How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Vilmorin’s rowan (Sorbus vilmorinii), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Vilmorin’s rowan (Sorbus vilmorinii) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in chalk, loam or sand.
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The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Sorbus vilmorinii likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Vilmorin’s rowan (Sorbus vilmorinii) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
