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'''''Sorbus forrestii''''', '''Forrest’s rowan''', is a [[species]] of [[flowering plant]] in the [[family (botany)|family]] Rosaceae, [[native species|native]] to Western China. Growing to {{convert|8|m|ft|abbr=on}} tall and broad, it is a spreading [[deciduous]] tree with leaves up to {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}} long, each divided into up to 19 leaflets ([[pinnate]]). White flowers in spring are followed by masses of white berries with pink tips in autumn.<ref name = RHSPF/> |
'''''Sorbus forrestii''''', '''Forrest’s rowan''', is a [[species]] of [[flowering plant]] in the [[family (botany)|family]] Rosaceae, [[native species|native]] to Western China. Growing to {{convert|8|m|ft|abbr=on}} tall and broad, it is a spreading [[deciduous]] tree with leaves up to {{convert|20|cm|in|abbr=on}} long, each divided into up to 19 leaflets ([[pinnate]]). White flowers in spring are followed by masses of white berries with pink tips in autumn.<ref name = RHSPF/> |
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The Latin-specific [[binomial nomenclature|epithet]] ''forrestii'' honours the Scottish botanist and plant collector [[George Forrest (botanist)|George Forrest]] (1873-1932), who brought thousands of plant specimens and seeds back to Britain.<ref name=RHSLG>{{cite book | last=Harrison |first=Lorraine | title=RHS Latin for Gardeners | year=2012 |publisher=Mitchell Beazley | location=United Kingdom | isbn=978-1845337315 }}</ref> Forrest had his base in North West Yunnan, which is where ''S. forrestii'' originally came from. |
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This [[hardiness (plants)|hardy]] tree is suitable for cultivation in parks and large gardens. It has gained the [[Royal Horticultural Society]]’s [[Award of Garden Merit]].<ref name = RHSPF>{{cite web | url = https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/17558/i-Sorbus-forrestii-i/Details |
This [[hardiness (plants)|hardy]] tree is suitable for cultivation in parks and large gardens. It has gained the [[Royal Horticultural Society]]’s [[Award of Garden Merit]].<ref name = RHSPF>{{cite web | url = https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/17558/i-Sorbus-forrestii-i/Details |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Sorbus |
| Species: | S. forrestii
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Sorbus prattii Hand.-Mazz.[1] | |
Sorbus forrestii, Forrest’s rowan, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to Western China. Growing to 8 m (26 ft) tall and broad, it is a spreading deciduous tree with leaves up to 20 cm (7.9 in) long, each divided into up to 19 leaflets (pinnate). White flowers in spring are followed by masses of white berries with pink tips in autumn.[2]
The Latin-specific epithet forrestii honours the Scottish botanist and plant collector George Forrest (1873-1932), who brought thousands of plant specimens and seeds back to Britain.[3] Forrest had his base in North West Yunnan, which is where S. forrestii originally came from.
This hardy tree is suitable for cultivation in parks and large gardens. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[2][4]
References
- ^ "Sorbus forrestii McAll. & Gillham". The Plant List. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ^ a b "RHS Plantfinder - Sorbus forrestii". Retrieved 14 November 2018.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 98. Retrieved 14 November 2018.