Botanical name
Sorbus aucuparia
Other names
Rowan, Rowanberry, Roan, Mountain ash, European mountain ash, Quickbeam, Rantry, Ranty, Sorbus rehderiana
Genus
Sorbus
Species
- 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
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
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
