'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree | Sorbus
Sunburst yellow berries
Grown by Mike
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree
Sorbus
- Beautiful yellow berries that contrast wonderfully against the vibrant, red autumn foliage and provide much needed food for birds in winter
- Cut leaf foliage which turns from green to crimson red in the autumn
- Steeped in folklore, known as a protective tree against witches and believed to have saved the life of the god Thor i
- Compact size - 7x4m - Ideal for smaller gardens
- Provides all-year round interest to your garden with enchantingly beautiful colours for each season
- Tolerant of pollution
- Attracts native wildlife
- Our trees are usually between 18 and 36 months old at the time of dispatch.
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree can be grown in a large container (50-60cm). It is generally fine long-term but will need regular feeding and watering. Protect from extreme heat above 30°C.
How big does it get?
The 'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree typically reaches a height of 8 to 10 metres, with a spread of 5 to 6 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil, but is quite adaptable to most soil types including clay, loam, and chalk. It tolerates winter ground temperatures down to -10°C. Plant in a hole at least 50cm wide for best results.
How much watering does this plant need?
'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
'Joseph Rock' Rowan Tree requires minimal pruning; simply remove any dead, diseased, or damaged wood in late winter or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Joseph Rock' rowan holds an RHS hardiness rating of H6, making it fully hardy in the UK and able to survive temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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