Sorbus commixta Dodong

Japanese Rowan

Sorbus commixta Dodong, also known as Sorbus

commixta Olympic Flame is native of South Korea

and Japan. It was initially brought to the UK during

the 1880s and has become a popular cultivar ever

since.

A mass of creamy white flowers appear in spring

sat amongst bronze - green pinnate leaves, fol-

lowed by an abundance of glossy orange / red ber-

ries which look especially exquisite on the back-

ground of lush green foliage. The leaves then turn

to a fantastic fiery orange - red inspiring the name

‘Olympic Flame.’

The Sorbus commixta Dodong maintains a neat,

slender profile making it a suitable tree for ave-

nues, street planting and any sized garden.

Plant Profile

Name: Sorbus commixta Dodong

Common Name: Japanese Rowan

Family: Rosaceae

Height: 9.0-12.0m

Width: 4.0-8.0m

Demands: Sheltered, full sun or partial

shade, all facing aspect

Soil: Moist but well-drained, Sand, Clay and

Loam.

Foliage: Deciduous

Flowers: White flowers followed by bright

red berries.

Sorbus commixta Dodong leaves and berries

Sorbus commixta Dodong 3.5-4.0m CG

Sorbus commixta Dodong

Japanese Rowan

Sorbus commixta Dodong 25-30cm CG

Sorbus commixta Dodong 2.5-3.0m CG

Sorbus commixta Dodong autumnal leaves