Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra' – Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra'

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Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra' – Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra'

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This cultivar has a vigorous vertical manner of growth taking it to 10 - 12 m in height. The smooth trunk is light grey and the young twigs are brown and bear many lenticels. The imparipinnate leaves consist of 9 - 17 (21) elongated leaflets with a roughly serrated edge. 'Wettra' has a yellow to orange-red autumnal colour and an abundance of red fruits. It makes few demands on the soil and can therefore be planted on many sites. Because of its vigorous vertical growth 'Wettra is regarded as a good cultivar, to be recommended rather than the species. Winter hardiness zone: 4
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Specifications
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Height
10-12 m
Width
4-6m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, acid soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil can withstand wind broad ovoid 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra'

Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra' can eventually reach a height of 10-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra' turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Sorbus aucuparia 'Wettra' blooms in may.
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