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Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan)
1 hour care
per year
per year
15m
Max height
Max height
8m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sorbus aucuparia
Other names
Rowan, Rowanberry, Roan, Mountain ash, European mountain ash, Quickbeam, Rantry, Ranty, Sorbus rehderiana
Genus
Sorbus Sorbus
Species
S. aucuparia - S. aucuparia is a medium sized tree with an upright habit. It has fine, compound leaves that are blue-green, turning to yellow in autumn. In autumn it bears fruit that turns bright red with age.
Sorbus aucuparia is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical
Toxicity
Fruits, if swollen, may cause stomach upsets
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies
Canker , Fireblight , Silver leaf Canker , Fireblight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, lime-free, moderately fertile soil. Is pollution-tolerant.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Sorbus aucuparia
Other names
Rowan, Rowanberry, Roan, Mountain ash, European mountain ash, Quickbeam, Rantry, Ranty, Sorbus rehderiana
Genus
Sorbus Sorbus
Species
S. aucuparia - S. aucuparia is a medium sized tree with an upright habit. It has fine, compound leaves that are blue-green, turning to yellow in autumn. In autumn it bears fruit that turns bright red with age.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical
Toxicity
Fruits, if swollen, may cause stomach upsets
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies
Specific diseases
Canker , Fireblight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 8m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Specimen tree, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, lime-free, moderately fertile soil. Is pollution-tolerant.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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