Sorbus aucuparia (Mountain Ash)
Mountain Ash is an attractive hedge plant with its clusters of vibrant red berries and lush green foliage, it creates a stunning visual display in hedges and boundaries. Mountain Ash hedges provide a valuable food source for birds and small mammals, enhancing biodiversity
- Soil type: clay, loamy, and sandy
- Sunlight: full exposure, can tolerate partial shade
- Optimal tempreature: 15-25°C, hardy to -40°C
- Growth rate: ranges from 30 to 60 cm/year
- Weather: resistant to wind and frost
- Seasonality: deciduous
- British native status: native
- Family of trees: Rosaceae
- Flowers or berries: white flowers, red berries
- Soil type: clay, loamy, and sandy
- Sunlight: full exposure, can tolerate partial shade
- Optimal temperature: 15-25°C, hardy to -40°C
- Growth rate: ranges from 30 to 60 cm/year
- Weather: resistant to wind and frost
- Seasonality: deciduous
- British native status: native
- Family of trees: Rosaceae
- Flowers or berries: white flowers, red berries
Benefits of transplanting
- Bushier Appearance: Trimming the roots and tops during transplanting results in the growth and development of new branches, making the plant bushier, fuller, and visually more appealing
- Stronger Immune System: Forces growth of fibrous lateral roots, increasing the surface area for nutrient and water absorption, leading to healthier growth, improved resilience against environmental conditions, and enhanced defense against diseases
- Improved performance: Creates thicker foliage that acts as a protective barrier against strong winds, sunlight, and noise pollution. Benefiting wildlife by providing a more secure shelter with increased food availability.
