Sorbus aucuparia Dirkenii
Sorbus aucuparia Dirkenii
Sorbus aucuparia Dirkenii
Rowan, Mountain Ash
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Description
Sorbus aucuparia 'Dirkenii' is a cultivar of mountain ash with an upright habit and foliage beautifully shaded with yellow and bright green. It forms an erect tree that can reach a height of 5 to 8 metres. It displays the typical compound foliage of the species but in a very bright colour. It offers a beautiful autumn colouring in yellow or red. Its white flowering appears in spring, followed by red berries enjoyed by birds. It is very hardy and accommodating in terms of soil and climate.
The mountain ash is a tree that grows to about fifteen metres and in nature grows in hedges, roadside borders, or woodland edges. Its natural distribution range is immense as it covers a large part of Europe, Russia, temperate Asia and Japan. Its great hardiness and tolerance to many different natural conditions, whether in terms of soil or climate, explain this ability of the species to spread. In the countryside, its berries feed wild birds.
As a member of the large Rosaceae family, there are dozens of species, with Sorbus aucuparia being one of the most common.
'Dirkenii' was obtained by the Dutch nurseryman Dirken around 1880. It forms a small, harmonious tree that reaches about 5 to 8 metres in height at maturity. Its odd-pinnate foliage is composed of leaflets in bright green-to-yellow. The flowering in white umbels of about 14 cm in diameter appears around May-June and attracts bees. The flowers then give many clusters of very decorative, bright red fruits, 1 cm or more in diameter, which delight birds that feed on them until the end of the year. In autumn, the foliage takes on a yellow to red colour depending on the conditions.
This mountain ash should be planted in non-scorching sun in mild and rainy climates and in partial shade wherever the sun is more intense. It is not demanding in terms of soil and can thrive in poor soil without any problem. Similarly, moist to dry soils without excess will suit it.
This 'Dirkenii' mountain ash is suitable for small to medium-sized gardens, or even in large spaces alongside larger trees. A beautiful purple oak as a foliage contrast can serve as a valuable background. In a smaller garden or planted in a mixed bed, it can be associated with shrubs such as Cotinus 'Royal Purple' whose purple foliage also enhances it. Shrubs with decorative berries of various colours for a cocktail of colours like Callicarpa or Symphoricarpos brighten up the whole during the winter period.
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Botanical data
Sorbus
aucuparia
Dirkenii
Rosaceae
Rowan, Mountain Ash
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sorbus aucuparia 'Dirkenii' is best planted in autumn in any soil, preferably moist (but can tolerate dry conditions), slightly acidic to neutral (also tolerates limestone). Not demanding, it adapts to loamy, clayey, or sandy soils. Dig a planting hole measuring 60 to 80 cm on each side and add some compost to the bottom if the soil is poor. Soak the container in a bucket to thoroughly saturate the root ball before placing it in the planting hole. Backfill and water generously; monitor watering during the first two years to ensure proper establishment of the tree.
It thrives in partial shade or non-scorching sun in northern regions and has no specific requirements. It is a pioneer species capable of establishing itself in poor soils.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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