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Sorbus 'Dodong'

Sorbus 'Dodong'

Dodong Mountain ash

synonym Sorbus commixta 'Dodong'
Sorbus ulluengensis 'Dodong'

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Description

Sorbus ‘Dodong’ is a selection made in 1992 at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Alnarp, where the tree was found among a batch of Sorbus commixta of Korean origin. The seed was collected in 1976 during a Swedish Danish expedition to the Korean island of Ulleungdo, and the tree was later named after the island’s main town, Dodong. Trees from this island are not classified as Sorbus commixta, which is why Sorbus ‘Dodong’ carries only a cultivar name. This selection grows to about eight to ten meters in height and four to six meters in width, with an upright, narrowly oval crown that later develops into an ovate shape.

The emergence of the large, odd pinnate, bright green foliage is a true attraction. Thick buds open to reveal the pinnate leaves, which remain glossy dark green throughout summer and turn a striking orange red in autumn. In May, Sorbus ‘Dodong’ flowers with large white clusters that attract many bees and other insects. In autumn, small pear shaped green fruits develop, which turn bright red and hang in large clusters. Birds are particularly fond of them. The bark of ‘Dodong’ is smooth and gray, and the twigs are brown, sturdy and upright.

This widely used selection is very healthy, winter hardy and easy to grow. It has few soil requirements and can also be planted on poor soils. Semi paved conditions are tolerated. Because of its upright growth habit, this rowan is well suited as a street tree in spacious planting sites or green verges. Sorbus ‘Dodong’ is also very suitable as a multi stemmed tree in containers and on rooftop gardens, and in gardens it provides year round interest whether grown as a multi stem or as a standard tree.

Types of planting

Tree types

standard trees multi-stemmed trees

Topiary on stem

fval multi-stem umbrella

Use

Location

street avenue park central reservation in containers roof garden large garden small garden cemetery traffic areas, industrial zones

Pavement

none none open open

Characteristics

Crown shape

narrow oval narrow oval egg-shaped egg-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

8 - 10 m

Width

4 - 5 m

Winter hardiness zone

5A - 7B

Aspects

Wind

tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

low in nutrients moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

dry moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies birds

Extreme environments

tolerates air pollution

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Seasonal colours

Sorbus 'Dodong' seizoenskleur
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Flowers

Flowers

umbels striking standing big flower-scented

Flower colour

white

Flowering period

May - June

Leaves

Leaf colour

dark green buds bright green

Leaves

deciduous big polished pinnate

Autumn colour

orange-red red

Fruits

Fruit colour

red

Fruits

striking large raceme berry

Bark

Bark colour

grey-brown

Bark

slightly furrowed smooth

Twigs

Twig colour

brown

Twigs

bare vertical branches thickly branched long shoots

Root system

Root system

shallow highly branched

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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