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Sorbus 'Granatnaja'

Sweet rowan Granatnaja

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Sweet rowan Granatnaja
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Granatnaja
French
  • Sorbier 'Granatnaja'
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Sorbus 'Granatnaja'
Accepted name (RHS): × Crataegosorbus 'Granatnaja'

Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Sorbus (WCVP v16).

Sources [3]
Also known as: Sweet rowan Granatnaja

Plant characteristics

Layer: Fruit tree
Catalogue size class: Medium
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Growth rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 3-6
Soil moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit
Edibility rating:
(4)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
None

Description

× Crataegosorbus 'Granatnaja' is a hybrid cultivar derived from Sorbus aucuparia and Crataegus sanguinea. It forms a small tree with white flowers and burgundy-red fruit.

Sources [1] [2]

Harvest

Harvest starts: 15/09
Harvest ends: 31/10

Crown

Crown shape: Broad ovoid
Crown density: Dense crown

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

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  1. Royal Horticultural Society × Crataegosorbus 'Granatnaja'
    Supports: TaxonomyDescription
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Name status and Synonyms
    • Description: Description; Foliage; Cultivation; Potentially harmful, where applicable

    Source checked on .

  2. Polish Nurserymen Association Sorbus 'Granatnaja'
    Supports: Description
    Relevant sections
    • Description: Cultivar description and 1925 parentage paragraph

    Source checked on .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 855534; name ID 2991335; Sorbus L.. Family column.

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.