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.
Additional information
| Generic | Sorbus |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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