Mountain Ash, Rowan. A rounded tree with greyish downy winter buds that open to dark green leaves, divided at their bases. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by orange-red berries. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 7m. 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 ‘Aspleniifolia’
A rounded tree with greyish downy winter buds that open to dark green leaves, divided at their bases. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by orange-red berries.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Sorbus |
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Species | aucuparia |
Varietry | 'Aspleniifolia' |
Common Name | Mountain Ash, Rowan |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 15m |
Family | Rosaceae |
Spread | 7m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | orange, 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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Pruning Time | |
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