Decaisnea fargesii Blue Sausage Fruit PFAF Plant Database
Decaisnea fargesii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft) by 4 m (13ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf from April to October, in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade…
Sorbus domestica Service Tree PFAF Plant Database
Sorbus domestica is a deciduous Tree growing to 15 m (49ft 3in) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It…
Sorbus latifolia French Hales PFAF Plant Database
Sorbus latifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 14 m (46ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects, Apomictic (reproduce by seeds formed without sexual fusion). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained…