Chequer Tree, Sorbus torminalis. Mt. Tabor Oak

Chequer Tree, Sorbus torminalis. Mt. Tabor OakUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7 Native Range: Europe, north Africa, western Asia Soil: Moist, well drained Light: Part shade to full sun Height in the Garden: Up to 70', though likely lower Size: ~4" square pot Attributes: Pointy lobed leaves, beautiful fall color, white flowers and edible fruits. Notes: For some reason I'm kind of in love with the genus Sorbus. Sorbus is in the rose family and has better than 100 species. Many species have unusual

Notes: This Camellia is one of my all time favorites

Loong shoots are what entend apical and lateral stems

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 4

Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a balanced shape and remove any deadwood

Attributes: Small

Makes pretty pink flowers on the tops of taller spikes in spring

pollinator-friendly garden plant

creamy-white flowers in spring

blue-green juvenile foliage maturing to scale-like adult leaves

mongolica is a medium to large sized tree with a wide spreading canopy

Its bristly fruit and stems give it great texture and seasonal interest in the garden

This is not an edible plant