Sorbus devoniensis - Devon Sorb Apple

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Sorbus devoniensis is probably a cross between the wild service tree and whitebeams, native in Devon, Cornwall and Ireland. It has a distinctive downy underside of the leaves. Rarely offered. The fruits can be eaten straight from the tree or can be used to make jams, jellies and smoothies. During early Summer, clusters of cream flowers bloom which are then followed by small brown fruits. By October, the fruits go soft and resemble to small medlars, the flesh has an excellent, fruity taste.
We have excellent quality, 20-40cm tall, hardened off plants on offer.
The intended main use of this plant is to grow food for human consumption. We always recommend further research to learn the different ways in which the food source can be prepared and consumed.

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Plant type	Deciduous
Flower	Cream - Early Summer
Fruit	Small brown fruits
Position	Full sun, partial shade
Soil type	Chalk, Loam, Sand / Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral / Moist but well-drained
Hardiness	-20C
Rate of growth
Height and spread	12m x 8m
Origin	Europe, Asia, Africa
Pot size	7/8cm