Sorbus 'Dodong' – Sorbus 'Dodong'

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Sorbus 'Dodong' – Sorbus 'Dodong'

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Medium-size tree, initially with narrow oval crown, eventually with an ovoid crown to 10 m tall and 6 to 8 m wide. Twigs are brown, old bark is grey and smooth. The imparipinnate leaves consist of 15 - 17 leaf segments. They are glossy dark green and in autumn turn intensely orange-red to red. In May and June the white flowers appear in wide corymbs. They are followed by more or less pear-shaped, orange-red fruits that remain on the tree until into winter, provided they are not eaten by birds. Healthy tree that was named in a Swedish research programme. The seed from which ‘Dodong’ was produced was collected in 1976 by a Swedish-Danish expedition to the Korean island of Ullung Do. Dodong is the name of the island’s port.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
10 m
Crown
ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
twigs brown, bark grey, smooth
Leaf
imparipinnate, 20 - 30 cm, with 15 - 17 elongated to narrow ovate leaf segments, glossy dark green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
white, in corymbs, May/June
Fruits
orange-red, pear-shaped
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
few requirements, can grow on infertile soils
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Alnarp, Sweden, 1992
Synonyms
Sorbus commixta 'Dodong'
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind ovoid/egg-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green white May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Applications and inspiration
Trees in cemeteries.
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Frequently asked questions
Sorbus 'Dodong'

Sorbus 'Dodong' can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sorbus 'Dodong' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Sorbus 'Dodong' turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Sorbus 'Dodong' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sorbus 'Dodong' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Sorbus 'Dodong' blooms in may.
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