Cottagekaren's Garden
Sorbus 'Chinese Lace'
Genus: Sorbus.
Species: Sorbus x Chinese Lace.
Position: full sun or lightly dappled shade
Soil: tolerates most soil conditions
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: May
Flower colour: white
Other features: lace-like foliage
Hardiness: fully hardy
An upright tree with deeply cut, dark green pinnate leaves which have a lace-like appearance. The bunches of white flowers are produced in late spring followed by orange-red berries in autumn. This is an unusual variety that only grows to an eventual height of 6m (19ft 6in) so is ideal for a small garden.
Garden care: Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole and stake firmly.
