''Sorbus ulleungensis'' is a species of

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native to Ulleung Island of South Korea. Its cultivar 'Olympic Flame' has gained the

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as an ornamental. This medium-sized upright tree, growing to , has large leaves which turn brilliant shades of red and orange in Autumn. Small white flowers in Spring are followed by bright red berries in the Autumn.

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{{Taxonbar, from=Q31837033 ulleungensis Endemic flora of South Korea Plants described in 2014