Sorbus 'Granatnaja'
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Sorbus 'Granatnaja'
Also known as:
Sweet rowan Granatnaja
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Medium
Height:
6.00 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
Fruit: both raw and cooked edible, although it is very sour. Excessive consumption of the raw fruit can cause stomach issues. It can be used to make delicious jam with a slight sourness. The fruit is also dried and used as flour, mixed with grain. The fruit has a diameter of about 7.5 mm and grows in large clusters, making harvesting easier. Leaves and flowers are used as a tea substitute.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed eirond
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Malus sylvestris Crab Apple, European crab apple |
Malus sylvestris provides a habitat for beneficial insects and attracts pollinators, which can enhance the pollination of Sorbus. |
|
Halesia carolina Silver-bell tree |
Halesia carolina can improve soil moisture retention, benefiting Sorbus during dry periods. |
|
Pyrus communis Pear |
Pyrus communis is a compatible tree that may enhance the fruiting of Sorbus through cross-pollination. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide shade and protection for Sorbus seedlings while improving soil quality with its nitrogen-fixing capability. |
|
Quercus robur English oak |
Quercus robur provides biodiversity support and helps in soil stabilization, which benefits the overall health of Sorbus. |