Sorbus intermedia Berries forming a dense compact column

forming a dense compact column of closely packed branches

or underplanted with a floaty pale bed of summer perennials

An easy to grow tree

Prune twice a year to maintain a crisp shape

their fragrance is powerful enough to perfume the air for several days

Sorbus intermedia Berries forming a dense compact columnThis is one of the most important trees for decorative and shelter planting in the far north of Europe. It tolerates servere climatic conditions and polution. Dense head of ascending branches, creating an oval crown. Dark green coarsely toothed leaves. Scented flowers in late spring followed by orange red fruits in bunches. Very hardy.