Sorbus aucuparia – Rowan Tree or Mountain Ash

Description

Sorbus aucuparia ‘Rowan Tree’ or ‘Mountain Ash’

Sorbus aucuparia

HEIGHT: 7.0m

WIDTH: 4.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Erect & narrowly oval when young, becoming broader with age

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

FOLIAGE: Dark green pinnate leaves with serrated edges. Fiery autumn tones; sunshine yellow to orange-red

FLOWERS: Numurous white flowers appearing one late Spring

FRUIT: Highly ornamental fruit. Orange to bright red rounded drupes appearing in early Autumn. Attractive to birds

DESCRIPTION: A superb small tree with delicate pinnate foliage and clusters of small white flowers followed by small red fruits

LANDSCAPE USES: Excellent feature tree suitable for small to large sizes gardens & park settings

TOLERANCES: Prefers a well drained, slightly acidic soil.

TREE CARE: Irrigate during hot, dry periods