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Sorbus matsumurana - Japanese rowan
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Sorbus matsumurana is a Japanese mountain ash, rare in cultivation. It is a small deciduous tree or large bush native to the mountains of Japan, which will charm with its rounded habit, its speckled bark, its well-furnished pinnate foliage, its white spring flowering, and its highly decorative red fruits in autumn. This variety is ideal for adding a touch of Japan or exoticism to the garden. It will make a beautiful specimen when planted alone.
Sorbus matsumurana belongs to the Rosaceae family, like all mountain ashes. It is a botanical species native to the mountainous regions of Hokkaido and northern Honshu in Japan. In its natural habitat, this mountain ash grows in cold-exposed environments, on humus-rich, well-drained, slightly moist soils. This tree can reach a height of 7 to 8 m and a spread of 5 m. It often takes the form of a large bush with multiple trunks, with a beautiful round and dense crown. Its pinnate, bluish-green leaves composed of 11 oblong and toothed leaflets, turn yellow or orange in autumn before falling. These warm colours create an interesting contrast with the red fruits. The branches are smooth. In winter, they are adorned with long buds measuring approximately 1.3 cm in length, dark blue-violet in colour, smooth except for some hairs on the edges of the scales. Flowering occurs in May-June and is visited by bees. The flowers, grouped in small clusters measuring 5 to 7.5 cm wide, are composed of cream-white petals. The ellipsoid to globose fruits measure approximately 1 cm in length. They turn bright red when ripe. The bark of this Mountain Ash is smooth and light brown-grey. It becomes covered with white lenticels on old trees.
Sorbus matsumurana can be used as a solitary specimen or in a shrub bed inspired by exotic, Japanese, or naturalistic themes. Its moderate growth allows it to be accommodated in many gardens. It pairs well with Sorbus commixta 'Dodong', which resembles it, Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum', which offers beautiful purple autumn colouring, Prunus serrulata 'Kazan' for its spectacular spring flowers in pink pompoms, and Viburnum plicatum 'Grandiflorum' for its white ball-shaped flowers and its flamboyant autumn foliage.
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Sorbus matsumurana is best planted in autumn. It is not demanding in terms of exposure, it can be placed in full sun or partial shade. However, sunlight promotes and enhances the colouration of its fruits and autumn foliage. This tree does not like calcareous, dry, or poorly drained soils. It appreciates a deep, humus-rich, moist, but well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Water it during very dry periods. Remove dead wood or diseased branches. If necessary, at the end of winter and before vegetation resumes, prune the inner branches that cross and keep only the vigorous branches to maintain the tree's good habit.
Mites, aphids, and scale insects are the main enemies of the mountain ash. Powdery mildew and sooty mould, of fungal origin, are diseases that can also affect this tree.
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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).
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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 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:
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.