Over shadowed Sorbus

[Bren]

I have Sorbus Aria Lutescens, about 12 years old. Due to woods close by it tends to grow lopsided towards the light.

It is beautiful tree and i would like to maintain shape and balance, any pruning tips:confused1:

[Steve Bullman]

Its called phototropism and theres not much you can do about that i'm afraid.....but as to pruning, some pictures would help

[Bren]

Its called phototropism and theres not much you can do about that i'm afraid.....but as to pruning, some pictures would help

Thanks, No photos, But I wondered if light heading back on sparce side would promote more growth to compensate?

Many thanks anyway

[Steve Bullman]

Do you mean light gained from pruning?

[Bren]

Sorry. I meant tipping or light pruning on the side that has less growth, to promote more growth and thus balancing the tree more.

[Steve Bullman]

I'd say thats probably worth a try...it will almost certainly encourage reaction growth but that growth will still be facing the same issues long term.

[Bren]

Thanks Steve, I'll be in touch in about 5 years and let you know how I got on!!

[Pedroski]

How about buying another Sorbus, of good size, and planting it further away from the woods?

[RobRainford]

there is even a possibility of moving the current tree to a spot further away that provides a more even light.

[Pedroski]

there is even a possibility of moving the current tree to a spot further away that provides a more even light.

 

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