Sorbus Olympic Flame 6-8cm Girth Full Standard Root Ball

Sorbus 'Olympic Flame', commonly known as Olympic Flame Rowan, is a compact, deciduous tree that is valued for its neat, columnar form, vibrant autumn colors, and ornamental berries. It’s an excellent choice for smaller gardens and urban spaces in the UK due to its manageable size, attractive foliage, and hardiness.

Leaves: The leaves are pinnate, consisting of multiple leaflets. Each leaf typically has 9-15 leaflets. The leaves are pinnate, consisting of multiple leaflets. Each leaf typically has 9-15 leaflets.

Flowers: In late spring (May to June), Olympic Flame produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers, which are arranged in dense, flat-topped corymbs. These flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and other beneficial insects.

Fruits: After flowering, the tree develops small, round berries (pomes) that mature in late summer to early autumn. After flowering, the tree develops small, round berries (pomes) that mature in late summer to early autumn. The berries are an important food source for birds, especially in the colder months.

Bark: The bark is smooth and gray when young, becoming slightly rougher with age but still retaining a relatively smooth texture compared to other species.

Height: Typically reaches around 5-6 meters (16-20 feet) at maturity.

Sorbus 'Olympic Flame' thrives in full sun, though it can tolerate partial shade. Full sun is recommended for the best autumn color and berry production. Prefers well-drained soils but is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including loam, sandy, or clay soils. Requires regular watering during its first few years after planting to establish a strong root system. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring if needed, but this is generally not required, as the tree maintains its natural shape well.

• Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring if needed, but this is generally not required, as the tree maintains its natural shape well.
• Its vibrant autumn colors and decorative berries make it an excellent feature tree, whether planted alone or in small groups.
• The combination of attractive flowers, foliage, and berries makes it an excellent ornamental tree for parks, public spaces, and residential areas.

Sorbus Olympic Flame 6-8cm Girth Full Standard Root Ball Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Summer White Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.