Mountain Ash, Rowan. A narrow tree with upright branches. Greyish downy winter buds open to dark green leaves that turn red or yellow in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by dark red berries. Max Height 8m. Max Spread 5m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sorbus aucuparia ‘Fastigiata’
A narrow tree with upright branches. Greyish downy winter buds open to dark green leaves that turn red or yellow in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by dark red berries.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Sorbus |
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Species | aucuparia |
Varietry | 'Fastigiata' |
Common Name | Mountain Ash, Rowan |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 8m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Narrowly conical |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | red |
Fruits When | June |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Specimen |
Toxicity | |
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