x Sorbaronia fallax Burka
x Sorbaronia fallax Burka
x Sorbaronia fallax Burka
Sorbus and Aronia hybrid
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Description
The Sorbus 'Burka' is a rare hybrid between a mountain ash, Sorbus aucuparia, and a hybrid of Sorbaronia alpina. It is distinguished by larger leaves and fruits. Its large fleshy fruits, measuring 2 cm in diameter, are a beautiful purple-violet and are edible and tasty. It also offers a white spring flowering in umbels and beautiful reddish-purple autumn colours. It is a self-fertile and productive variety.
As a member of the large Rosaceae family, there are dozens of species of mountain ash, with Sorbus aucuparia being one of the most common. Sorbaronia alpina is a hybrid between the European mountain ash, Sorbus aria, and the eastern North American chokeberry, Aronia arbutifolia.
'Burka' is a compact hybrid variety, with the tree reaching about 3 to 4 m in height and width. It is native to Eastern Europe and was obtained by Ivan Michurin. The white umbel flowering of about 14 cm in diameter appears around May-June and attracts bees. The flowers then produce numerous clusters of dark purple fruits, which are highly decorative. Their flesh is yellow, juicy, acidic, of good taste and rich in vitamins and carotene. They can be consumed fresh, as juice, or cooked into jam or jelly. Otherwise, they are enjoyed by birds until the end of the year. In autumn, the foliage turns a reddish-purple colour.
This hybrid mountain ash 'Burka' should be planted in full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade for part of the day. It is undemanding in terms of soil and can thrive in poor soil without any problems. Similarly, it can adapt to both moist and dry soils. It can be planted in small to medium-sized gardens, or even in larger spaces alongside larger trees. According to permaculture principles, it can be planted in a forest garden with other edible species such as amelanchier, male cornel, or autumn olive. For ornamental associations, a variegated maple or a beautiful purple oak can serve as a contrasting background. In a smaller garden, or planted in a diverse flowerbed, it can be associated with shrubs such as 'Golden Spirit' smoke bush, whose bright golden foliage will be enhanced by the grey-green of the mountain ash, or with shrubs with decorative berries of various colours for a cocktail of colours (callicarpa, snowberry...).
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x Sorbaronia
fallax
Burka
Rosaceae
Sorbus and Aronia hybrid
x Sorbaronia fallax Burka
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
x Sorbaronia fallax Burka is best planted in autumn in any soil, preferably moist (but tolerates dryness), slightly acidic to neutral (also tolerates limestone). Not demanding, it adapts to loamy, clayey or sandy soils. Dig a planting hole with sides of 60 to 80 cm and add some compost to the bottom if the soil is poor. Soak the container in a bucket to thoroughly saturate the root ball before placing it in the planting hole. Fill in and water abundantly; monitor watering during the first two years to allow the tree to establish well.
It will thrive in both full sun and partial shade and has no specific requirements. It is a pioneer species capable of establishing itself in poor soils.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.