Sorbus ‘Apricot Queen’ Mountain Ash Tree – Large 5–6ft Tall in a 7.5 Litre Pot – Stunning Ornamental Rowan Tree – By Direct Plants
Add elegant seasonal colour and ornamental beauty to your garden with the stunning Sorbus ‘Apricot Queen’, supplied here as a premium large 5–6ft tall specimen in a 7.5 litre pot by Direct Plants. Carefully grown and selected at our award-winning family nursery in Norfolk, this exceptional Mountain Ash tree is admired for its delicate foliage, attractive upright habit, and masses of unusual apricot-orange berries that create a spectacular autumn display.
Sorbus ‘Apricot Queen’ is one of the most attractive ornamental rowan trees, producing clusters of creamy-white flowers in spring followed by distinctive soft apricot-coloured berries that persist well into autumn. The elegant green foliage provides soft texture throughout summer before turning beautiful shades of orange, red, and golden-yellow later in the season, delivering superb year-round ornamental interest.
With its graceful shape and manageable mature size, this ornamental Mountain Ash tree is ideal for feature planting, lawns, borders, wildlife gardens, avenues, and larger patio containers where colour, structure, and seasonal interest are desired.
Supplied as a strong, healthy, well-established specimen in a large 7.5 litre pot, this premium tree offers immediate impact and excellent establishment potential.
(Sorbus ‘Apricot Queen’ – Deciduous Ornamental Rowan Tree, approx. 15–20ft / 4.5–6m at maturity depending on conditions)
Spring:
Clusters of delicate creamy-white flowers appear amongst fresh green foliage, attracting bees and pollinators while creating a beautiful ornamental display.
Summer:
Elegant pinnate green foliage forms a graceful canopy that adds softness and texture to the garden.
Autumn:
Masses of unusual apricot-orange berries develop alongside vibrant autumn foliage in shades of orange, red, and yellow, creating exceptional seasonal colour and valuable wildlife interest.
Winter Structure:
The attractive upright branching framework maintains structure and architectural interest throughout winter.
Habit:
Develops into a graceful upright ornamental tree with a balanced crown and elegant foliage, ideal for both traditional and contemporary garden settings.
Fully hardy and adaptable, Sorbus ‘Apricot Queen’ thrives in most well-drained soil types and performs best in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
• Unique apricot-orange berries provide unusual autumn colour
• Creamy-white spring flowers attract bees and pollinators
• Attractive green foliage with stunning autumn colour display
• Elegant upright ornamental tree with graceful branching
• Excellent wildlife value for birds and beneficial insects
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow in most gardens
• Ideal feature tree for year-round seasonal interest
• Feature planting in lawns and borders
• Wildlife-friendly gardens and landscape schemes
• Cottage, traditional, and contemporary gardens
• Adding autumn colour and ornamental interest
• Large patio containers and decorative planting
• Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or lightly shaded position
• Water regularly during the first growing season until established
• Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture
• Minimal pruning required, only to maintain shape if desired
• Suitable for planting directly into the ground or large patio containers
• Sorbus ‘Apricot Queen’ Mountain Ash Tree
• Approx. 5–6ft tall
• Supplied in a large 7.5 litre pot with strong established roots
• Creamy-white spring flowers
• Stunning apricot-orange berries in autumn
• Beautiful seasonal foliage colour
• Hardy ornamental deciduous tree
• Excellent for wildlife gardens and feature planting
• Check out our planting guide to help your tree thrive
Our range of potted trees is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We specialise in large, established trees that provide instant impact and long-term value, delivered directly to your door in our bespoke, high-quality live tree packaging via one of our trusted couriers.
All our trees are fully hardy outdoor varieties suitable for most soil types and garden positions. They can be planted directly into the ground or grown in large patio containers for controlled growth and easy maintenance.
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 1 Sorbus ‘Apricot Queen’ Mountain Ash Tree approximately 5–6ft tall in a 7.5 litre pot – a beautiful ornamental rowan tree with elegant foliage, stunning apricot berries, and exceptional seasonal colour, perfect for adding structure and year-round interest to any garden space.
