Sorbus ‘Chinese Lace’ Tree – Large 5–6ft Tall in a 7.5 Litre Pot – Elegant Ornamental Rowan Tree – By Direct Plants
Bring elegance, texture, and outstanding seasonal beauty to your garden with the stunning Sorbus ‘Chinese Lace’, 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 ornamental rowan tree is highly prized for its delicate finely cut foliage, graceful shape, and spectacular seasonal interest.
Sorbus ‘Chinese Lace’ is a truly distinctive ornamental tree, admired for its elegant fern-like leaves which create a soft, airy appearance throughout the growing season. During spring and early summer, clusters of creamy-white flowers appear among the finely divided foliage, attracting bees and pollinators. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into glowing shades of orange, red, and bronze, accompanied by decorative berries that add further colour and wildlife value.
With its upright yet graceful habit and manageable mature size, this refined ornamental tree is perfect for feature planting, lawns, borders, courtyards, and larger patio containers where year-round structure and seasonal interest are desired.
Supplied as a strong, healthy, well-established specimen in a large 7.5 litre pot, this premium tree provides instant impact and excellent establishment potential.
(Sorbus ‘Chinese Lace’ – Deciduous Ornamental Tree, approx. 12–20ft / 4–6m at maturity depending on conditions)
Spring:
Fresh finely cut foliage emerges alongside clusters of delicate creamy-white flowers, creating a soft ornamental display while attracting beneficial pollinators.
Summer:
Elegant lace-like green foliage forms a light, graceful canopy that adds texture and movement to the garden.
Autumn:
Leaves transform into stunning fiery shades of orange, bronze, and red, while ornamental berries develop to provide additional seasonal interest and wildlife value.
Winter Structure:
The attractive branching framework maintains architectural interest throughout winter, adding shape and structure to the garden even after leaf fall.
Habit:
Develops into a graceful upright ornamental tree with a balanced canopy and delicate finely divided foliage, making it ideal for both formal and natural planting schemes.
Fully hardy and easy to grow, Sorbus ‘Chinese Lace’ thrives in most well-drained soil types and performs best in a sunny or lightly shaded position.
• Beautiful finely cut lace-like foliage for a soft elegant appearance
• Outstanding autumn colour in shades of orange, bronze, and red
• Creamy-white spring flowers attract bees and pollinators
• Ornamental berries provide seasonal interest and wildlife value
• Graceful upright habit ideal for ornamental gardens
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to maintain
• Excellent feature tree for gardens large and small
• Feature planting in lawns and borders
• Cottage, contemporary, and wildlife-friendly gardens
• Adding texture and seasonal colour to planting schemes
• Courtyard and ornamental garden settings
• 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 ‘Chinese Lace’ Ornamental Rowan Tree
• Approx. 5–6ft tall
• Supplied in a large 7.5 litre pot with strong established roots
• Elegant finely divided lace-like foliage
• Creamy-white flowers followed by ornamental berries
• Stunning autumn foliage colour
• Hardy ornamental deciduous tree
• Ideal for feature planting and seasonal interest
• 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 ‘Chinese Lace’ Tree approximately 5–6ft tall in a 7.5 litre pot – a stunning ornamental rowan tree with delicate lace-like foliage and spectacular seasonal colour, perfect for adding elegance and structure to any garden space.
