Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
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Soil

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sorbus 'Eastern Promise' is a lovely small tree, perfect for the small garden, with dark green leaves that turn deep purple and orange before falling in autumn. White flowers appear in spring, followed by heavy, dense clusters of pretty pink berries in autumn.

It's tolerant of a wide range of soils and aspects, but for best results grow in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded Sorbus 'Eastern Promise' its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyesyesyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Fruitsyesyesyes
Take cuttingsyes
Collect seedsyesyesyes

Sorbus ‘Eastern promise’ and wildlife

Sorbus ‘Eastern promise’ is known for attracting birds. It has seeds for birds.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Sorbus ‘Eastern promise’ poisonous?

Sorbus ‘Eastern promise’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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