Hupeh Rowan - Sorbus Hupehensis
  • Hupeh Rowan - Sorbus Hupehensis
  • Hupeh Rowan - Sorbus Hupehensis
  • Hupeh Rowan - Sorbus Hupehensis
  • Hupeh Rowan - Sorbus Hupehensis
  • Hupeh Rowan - Sorbus Hupehensis
  • Hupeh Rowan - Sorbus Hupehensis

Hupeh Rowan - Sorbus Hupehensis

Sorbus Hupehensis

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Sorbus hupehensis: elegant small tree with silvery-pink berries, airy habit, and bee-friendly white flowers. Perfect for small gardens and wildlife lovers.

  • Delivery expected from 07/01/2026 if ordered before 12:00 p.m.
  • Description

    Height at maturity 4 to 5 m
    Spread at maturity 2 to 3 m
    Exposure Sun, partial shade
    Flowering period april à june
    Hardiness -25°C
    Origin China

    Hupeh Rowan – Sorbus hupehensis

    Main interest of the plant

    The Hupeh Rowan (Sorbus hupehensis) is a refined ornamental tree, prized for its airy silhouette, bluish-green pinnate foliage, delicate white flowers in late spring, and above all, for its striking pale pink berries with a silvery sheen in autumn. Native to the mountainous forests of central China (Hubei province), it offers year-round interest: spring blossoms attractive to pollinators, elegant foliage, stunning fruiting, and golden to copper autumn colours. Ideal for small gardens, urban landscaping, or as a specimen tree in refined plantings.


    Origin and characteristics

    Origin: Central China (Hubei), mountain forest areas
    Family: Rosaceae
    Special feature: Highly decorative tree with unusually light-coloured berries, valued in naturalistic and urban gardens


    Botanical description

    • Height at maturity: 3 to 5 m
    • Spread: 2 to 3 m
    • Habit: Upright to slightly spreading, open and light
    • Foliage: Deciduous, pinnate with 13–19 oval leaflets, matte bluish-green with lighter undersides
    • Bark: Smooth, silver-grey to pinkish
    • Growth rate: Moderate
    • Lifespan: 40+ years
    • Hardiness: Very good (down to –20 °C)

    Flowering and fruit

    • Flowering period: May–June
    • Flowers: White, in flat corymbs (8–15 cm), nectar-rich
    • Fruits: Small berries (6–8 mm), soft pink with silvery tones, borne in autumn clusters
    • Ecological value: Bird-friendly (blackbirds, thrushes), bee-friendly blossoms

    Light and soil

    • Light: Full sun to partial shade
    • Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to slightly acidic
    • Notes: Avoid compacted or soggy soils

    Planting

    • Best period: Autumn or spring, or year-round in containers
    • Advice:
      • Loosen soil to 50 cm depth

      • Mix with compost or leaf mould

      • Mulch to retain moisture

      • Plant spacing: 2.5–3.5 m depending on placement


    Watering

    • Young trees: Regular watering during the first two years
    • Mature trees: Fairly drought-tolerant when established

    Pruning

    • Routine: Rarely needed
    • If needed: Light formative pruning in late winter
    • Tip: Remove dead wood or poorly placed branches

    Propagation

    • Methods: Seed (slow to germinate), or grafting onto Sorbus aucuparia
    • Notes: May self-seed naturally in loose woodland settings

    Use in the garden

    • Specimen tree in a lawn or mixed border
    • In rows along paths or driveways
    • Naturalistic gardens, small urban green spaces, or forest edges

    Uses and ornamental value

    • Berries are highly decorative, valued in floral arrangements
    • Not toxic, but astringent for humans – popular with birds
    • Autumn foliage glows yellow to copper-orange

    Pests and diseases

    • Low susceptibility to disease
    • Rarely affected by fire blight or rust
    • Avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

    Tips for success

    • Choose a sheltered spot, away from drying winds
    • Feed yearly with compost in spring
    • Combine with groundcovers or bulbs for added effect

    The Hupeh RowanSorbus hupehensis is an exceptional ornamental tree, which combines lightness, honey-producing flowers and spectacular fruiting. Highly appreciated in urban or natural gardens, it combines grace and biodiversity without the hassle of maintenance.

    Features

    • Common name : Hupeh Rowan
    • Family : Rosaceae
    • Category : tree
    • Spread : 2 to 3 m
    • Foliage : deciduous
    • Color of flowers : white
    • Fruit : June to October, non-edible, pinkish white
    • Use : Field hedges, shruberry and isolated.
    • Soil : normal
    • Habit : Columnar
    • Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
    • Enemies : aphids, mealybug
    • Possible diseases : fire blight, canker

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    • Step 2 Each order is processed individually.
    • Step 3 Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
    • Step 4 Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
    • Step 5 Packages are ready to be shipped.

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