Species Pink Pagoda mountain ash
light-pink fruits with green leaves, pink-lime stems, brown branches and trunk

Pink Pagoda mountain ash

Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda'

Pink Pagoda mountain ash is an ornamental deciduous shrub native to China. As its name suggests, it produces erect sprays of delicate pink flowers in the summer, followed by bunches of svarlet red fruits in the fall. It is a small tree or large shrub, growing up to 20 feet high and 12 feet wide and featuring deeply cut glossy green leaves. It is a versatile garden plant; its beautiful flowers make it an ideal choice for a flowering hedge, while its colourful fruits attract birds. With its exceptional drought and cold tolerance, Pink Pagoda mountain ash is an ideal choice for a home garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

6

Flowers:

Showy, White Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Humus rich, Well-drained

Fruits:

red,pink,white Fruits In Autumn Ready In

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,pink

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

It is important to water Pink Pagoda mountain ash (Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda') regularly, but not too heavily. During the summer months when the plant is in active growth and flowering, water it once or twice a week, allowing the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering to once every 2 weeks. Make sure the soil never becomes soggy, and always water in the morning so the foliage has time to dry off before evening. When temperatures turn cold and rainfall is sparse, resume summer-level watering to prevent the plant from becoming stressed. It is important to note that in times of extreme drought, these plants should not be watered at all.

sunlight

Pink Pagoda mountain ash plants, which are better known as Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda', usually prefer to be planted in areas with a good amount of sunlight. Ideally, they would be planted in a place that receives full sun (around 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day) during the spring and summer months, but can tolerate some shade in the afternoons. Part sun (4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day) is usually satisfactory in the autumn and winter months. If possible, it is best to avoid planting in shaded areas where the plant would not receive any direct sunlight for long periods.

pruning

Pink Pagoda mountain ash should be pruned during the winter months while the tree is dormant. Pruning should be light; remove dead or damaged branches and lightly shape the branching structure. Avoid pruning too much or too often as this could weaken and damage the tree.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda' is in September and October.

Starts Flowering

Pink Pagoda mountain ash typically starts flowering in April.

Hardiness Map