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Sorbus hupehensis

Sorbus hupenhensis is a classic rowan tree, with an attractive upright form and good autumn colours.

Unlike the native rowans, the berries on Sorbus hupenhensis are borne on red shoots.  They start out a vivid pink and gradually turn white as autumn progresses.

The leaves are initially green with a hint of blue, turning orange and red in the autumn.

Sorbus hupehensis rowan trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • 11-year bare-root tree £44.50

    Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
  • 22-year pot-grown tree £72.95

    Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
    In a 12L pot
    Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Delivery from week commencing 10th November 2025 for pot grown trees and December 2025 for bare-rooted or mixed orders.

How to grow

Sorbus hupenhensis is easy to grow, and will tolerate most situations, including windy and exposed locations and climates with short summers.

History

The species Sorbus hupehensis is commonly known as the Hupeh Mountain Ash - Hupeh being a province in central China.

It was one of the first rowan species from China to be introduced to the west in the early 20th century, with well-known collectors such as Wilson and Forrest both sending seeds back from expeditions to the mountains of central China.

Sorbus hupehensis characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAttractive fruitAutumn foliage colour
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • PruningLight prune
  • Site conditionsCoastal siteOccasional flooding
  • WildlifeAttractive to birds
  • Flower colourWhite
  • Flowering monthMayJune
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
  • Fruit colourPink
  • Fruit persistencePersistent
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

Similar varieties

  • Sorbus hupehensis
    Pink Pagoda
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How to choose a Rowan or Whitebeam tree

We list more than 50 Sorbus (rowan and whitebeam) trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different berry and leaf colours might help narrow down the selection.

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