Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Sorbus

Species:

Sorbus matsumurana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

1000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Fall Color:

red, orange

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; germination may be slow and erratic.

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