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Sorbus aucuparia 'Aspleniifolia' (Rowan 'Aspleniifolia')
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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 'Aspleniifolia'
Other names
Rowan 'Aspleniifolia'
Genus
Sorbus Sorbus
Variety or Cultivar
'Aspleniifolia' _ 'Aspleniifolia' is a mid-sized tree with green leaves whose leaflets are divided at the base.
Sorbus aucuparia 'Aspleniifolia' is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical, Rounded
Toxicity
Fruits, if swollen, may cause stomach upsets.
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Red, Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies
Apple and pear canker , Fireblight Apple and pear canker , Fireblight
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sorbus aucuparia 'Aspleniifolia' (Rowan 'Aspleniifolia') 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
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, 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)
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Botanical name
Sorbus aucuparia 'Aspleniifolia'
Other names
Rowan 'Aspleniifolia'
Genus
Sorbus Sorbus
Variety or Cultivar
'Aspleniifolia' _ 'Aspleniifolia' is a mid-sized tree with green leaves whose leaflets are divided at the base.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical, Rounded
Toxicity
Fruits, if swollen, may cause stomach upsets.
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Colour
Flower
White in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer; Red, Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Blister mite , Sawflies
Specific diseases
Apple and pear canker , Fireblight
General care
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sorbus aucuparia 'Aspleniifolia' (Rowan 'Aspleniifolia') 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
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, 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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