SORBUS aucuparia
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SORBUS aucuparia
Commonly known as Common mountain ash, Quicken tree, Rantry, Rowan
The widespread rowan.
Whip
£20.00 each
H/Std
£75.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
The native rowan. Attractive forms have been selected by nurseries over time and have been propagated by grafting. Wildlife plant - flies, bees and beetles are attracted to the flowers and birds to the berries. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight. -
Place of origin
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DeciduousLeaves are oblong-lance-shaped to elliptic, to 20cm (8in) long with up to 12 oblong-lance-shaped, sharply-toothed leaflets. Leaves turn red or yellow in autumn
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White
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea
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Fully hardy
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Pinnate
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Serrate
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Oblanceolate
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Height
15m (49ft) -
Spread
7m (23ft)
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TreeBroadly conical to rounded tree. Produces flowers in flat-topped clusters to 12cm (5in) across followed by bunches of orange-red berries.
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowers
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade. -
Rounded to broadly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size15m (49ft)
7m (23ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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