5x Mountain Ash Tree 'Sorbus Aucuparia' (4-5ft)

Bare Root Mountain Ash Tree - Description

• Native Bare Root Mountain Ash Tree Plant
• Bundle of 5 Trees
• Sorbus Aucuparia
• AKA Rowan Tree
• Small to Medium Garden Tree
• Form: Single Stemmed Whip
• Plant Size
  • Height: 4 - 5ft
  • Girth: 3cm
  • Age: 3 Year Old Transplant
• Bare Root (Not Potted)

Delivery - Important Note - Please Read

• We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
• Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item

Mountain Ash Tree - Characteristics

• Upright tree
• Light canopy with narrow, pinnate leaves
• Mature size: 12m tall & 5m wide
  • If allowed to grow to full maturity
  • Can be maintained at smaller size either
• Branches tend to grow out & upwards keeping the tree neat & compact
• Deciduous tree, they loose their leaves in Winter
• Foliage - Pinnate leaves with serrated margins, green in Summer turning yellow in Autumn
• White flowers in Spring followed by red berries in Autumn
• Moderate growth rate
• Very hardy tree

Mountain Ash Tree - Uses

• Popular native tree suited to all size gardens
• Narrow & upright habits makes mountain ash trees suitable for drives & avenues
• Grow for Spring, Summer & Autumn interest
• Berries are great for birds
• Moderate growth rates gives added height & privacy in gardens
• Excellent, reliable garden tree

Mountain Ash Tree - Planting Instructions

Planting Time

• Best to plant the moment they arrive
• Planting season: September to April
• Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
• These mountain ash saplings are 4ft tall & will require several years to mature

Positioning Trees

• Mountain ash likes full sun, part shade & shade
• Ideal soil would be fertile & rich in humus
• Prefers a well drained soil
• Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
• Also likes peaty soils
• Spacing distance varies on use
• If planting in lawns, then space 3 to 5m apart
• When planting, hold plants at ground level & back fill the top soil
• Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
• Level off the soil around the plants
• Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
• Replace cane with larger stake when required

After Care

• Water bare roots plants regularly until plants establish
• Water before & after planting
• If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
• Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
• Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
• Avoid strimming around the base of trees

Sorbus Aucuparia - Quick Facts

• Sorbus is considered the tree of the druids
• The foliage has been used as a cattle & livestock feed in the past
• The timber from Sorbus is quite valuable & suitable in furniture making
• These are very versatile trees suited to urban sites, shallow soils, coastal areas & industrial sites
• Sorbus is found throughout Ireland & is important in the balance of our ecosystem
• Sorbus has 28 dependent insect species which rely on the tree to live & feed

Glas Scheme - DAFM

• Rural Development Programme
• Glas - (Green, Low Carbon, Agri-environment Scheme)
• Points to Note
  • Not a whole farm scheme
  • All farmers may apply
  • Receive up to €5,000/yr over 5 years
  • Approved advisor must prepare the application
  • Nutrient Management Plan required
  • No guaranteed entry to the scheme, priority basis
  • If there is a Priority Environmental Asset (PEA) on the land, it must be chosen before any other action can be taken
  • There are deadline dates to have actions completed by
  • Once submitted, a plan cannot be changed

Glas Scheme - Planting a Grove of Native Trees

• Planting Requirements
  • You can plant Alder, Silver Birch, Sessile Oak, Pedunculate Oak, Mountain Ash, Bird Cherry, Hazel, Scots Pine, Goat Willow
  • Minimum of 500m² with 250 plants
  • Maximum of 900m² with 450 plants
  • Plants must be a minimum of 40cm in height at time of planting
  • Spacing: Plant trees 2m apart in rows 1m apart
  • Grove needs to be protected from livestock. fencing off area will be necessary
  • Dead plants must be replaced
  • Weeds must be controlled
  • Plants must be purchased from a registered grower or supplier (Including ourselves)

• Rates of Payment:
  • €0.90 per plant per year for 5 years
  • We can supply your EC plant passport when you order your hedging from us
  • Keep this passport reference number for your reps