Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus aucuparia
The Highlights
- The UK native tree that's got it all - spring flowers, bright red berries and warm autumn colour. Oh and it's a big hit with wildlife, attracting bees, butterflies, moths and birds including waxwings, thrushes and fieldfares
- In the spring, Sorbus bursts into life, producing clusters of creamy white flowers to welcome the bees back into your garden
- Later in the year, Rowans erupt into a fiery display of orange and gold foliage whilst producing an abundance of shiny red berries which brighten up your autumn garden and provide much needed food for the local birds during winter
- The Mountain Ash's rounded, compact shape, reaching just over 6x4m, makes it an ideal tree for smaller gardens
- Winner of RHS Award of Garden Merit and Plants for Pollinators status
- Our trees are lovingly grown here in the UK for between 18 and 36 months before being carefully packaged and sent out with a specialist courier
- We professionally prune every tree before dispatching.
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Did you know? Rowans are very much steeped in folklore
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
The Highlights
- The UK native tree that's got it all - spring flowers, bright red berries and warm autumn colour. Oh and it's a big hit with wildlife, attracting bees, butterflies, moths and birds including waxwings, thrushes and fieldfares
- In the spring, Sorbus bursts into life, producing clusters of creamy white flowers to welcome the bees back into your garden
- Later in the year, Rowans erupt into a fiery display of orange and gold foliage whilst producing an abundance of shiny red berries which brighten up your autumn garden and provide much needed food for the local birds during winter
- The Mountain Ash's rounded, compact shape, reaching just over 6x4m, makes it an ideal tree for smaller gardens
- Winner of RHS Award of Garden Merit and Plants for Pollinators status
- Our trees are lovingly grown here in the UK for between 18 and 36 months before being carefully packaged and sent out with a specialist courier
- We professionally prune every tree before dispatching.
- Our potted trees are supplied in EcoPots™.
- Did you know? Rowans are very much steeped in folklore
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
Care Guide
High Disease Resistance / Average Pest Resistance
Not prone to many diseases in cold regions but prone to fire blight in warm areas. Prune away affected branches if this happens. Lichen will sometimes grow on the bark, and in rural areas Deer may eat the berries.MORE
Water during dry spells
Watering is only needed in long droughts. You can also water thoroughly during spring to ensure rapid growth during summer months.
Full sun or partial shade
Sorbus trees aren't too picky about their position - they will grow in open, sunny sites (6h+) or partial shade (3-6h).
Happy in most soils
Prefers well drained, acidic soils best
Prune annually
Never prune during the growing season as sap will attract bugs and diseases, although any time of year is acceptable for dead wood removal. If diseased, then prune away affected branches.
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower