Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Dodong'

Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Dodong'Rising like a torch of fire into the autumn sky, it's no wonder this cultivar earned its alternative moniker, 'Olympic Flame'. A columnar tree whose vivid red and orange foliage sets the sky ablaze later in the year, 'Dodong' is unquestionably one of the finest Japanese Rowans out there. Prior to this burning display, the tree produces dainty white flower corymbs (clusters) which look wonderful set against the backdrop of lush green foliage. In

requiring just a basic winter trim to keep its neat lollipop shape

delicate white flowers precede the appearance of the berries in the spring

Biting into a juicy nectarine on a hot summer's day is hard to beat

5 'Bunyard's Exhibition' Broad Bean Plants

you can grow your own tart crabapples

The other good thing about this variety is just how many flowers it produces

Stored in the fridge

and set against a backdrop of lush green foliage

With its arching branches

These daffodils are great for ground cover and will naturalise over time

'Tirza' has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit

this impressive cultivar really is a must-have for any small- to medium-sized garden