Sorbus 'Burka'
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Sorbus 'Burka'
Also known as:
Sweet rowan Burka
Images:
Google Images
Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
5.00 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-6
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
The fruit of this plant can be eaten both raw and cooked, but it is very sour. Consuming large quantities of raw fruit can lead to stomach complaints. However, it can be used to make delicious jam with a slightly sour flavor. The fruit can also be dried and used as flour, mixed with grain. Each fruit has a diameter of about 7.5 mm and grows in large clusters, which makes harvesting easier. The leaves and flowers of this plant can be picked and used as a substitute for tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
30/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed eirond
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Prunus avium can attract pollinators and provide shade for Sorbus 'Burka', helping to create a microclimate that can beneficially affect growth. |
|
Pinus pinea Stone pine |
Rhamnus frangula can fix nitrogen in the soil, improving soil fertility and supporting Sorbus 'Burka' health. |
|
Tilia tomentosa Silver lime |
Tilia tomentosa can provide additional shade and attract pollinators, enhancing the growing conditions for Sorbus 'Burka'. |
|
Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut |
Castanea sativa can provide a protective canopy, which could help Sorbus 'Burka' conserve moisture and reduce competition from underbrush. |
|
Asimina triloba Papaw |
Acer saccharum can provide valuable shade and enhance biodiversity by attracting various wildlife. |