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Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus aucuparia 'Aspleniifolia'

Berries that birds love

Grown by Danielle

South Downs National Park

Year Old Tree in an 18L Pot

200-250cm on arrival

£100

£175

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The highlights

  • Strong, bushy tree
  • Large tree - grows up to 12m
  • White blooms and pinnate, deciduous leaflets
  • RHS Plants for Pollinators

Description

  • Also known as the fern-leaf mountain ash, 'Aspleniifolia' makes a wonderful addition to any medium- to large-sized garden, thanks to its frond-like foliage, dazzling autumnal red berries and delicate white flower corymbs produced in spring
  • A hefty, solid, utterly dependable tree, this rowan can grow to above 10m tall, making it an ideal choice for those gardeners looking to add real impact to their outdoor space - either at the back of a bed, or planted in the heart of your lawn
  • The tree's distinctive foliage starts out a light green before adopting autumnal, fiery hues later in the year
  • Underplant with shade-tolerant plants like ferns, hostas and ajugas to really bring your space to life
  • Rowan trees are renowned for their benefits to wildlife and this tree is no exception - in fact, it's been certified as one of the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators!

What To Expect

Supplied as:

Potted tree
3 year old tree in an 18L pot

Height on arrival:

200-250cm

Eventual height:

9-12m

Eventual spread:

4-6m
Spreads approximately 4-6m.

Time to first crop:

Flower colour:

White
Snow white flowers appear in spring

Habit:

Bushy, spreading
In terms of shape, 'Aspleniifolia' forms a lovely bushy, spreading crown.

Hardiness:

Fully hardy
H6 - This tree can cope with temperatures down to -20°C.

Rootstock:

Spacing:

4m
Plant 4m apart to allow for spreading.

How To Grow

Good pest and disease resistance

In terms of disease, this tree can be impacted by honey fungus and fire blight. From a pest perspective, aphids and sawflies may make an appearance on your tree.

Water regularly when young

Once established, rowan trees don't require much watering except for in dry, hot spells. When the tree is young and establishing, however, regular watering is beneficial.

Full sun to partial shade

Like most rowan varieties, this tree grows well in both full sun and partially shaded locations.

Any fertile, well-drained soil

Rowans are able to grow in a wide range of soil conditions but grow best in fertile, well-drained soil.

Feed every spring

Feed with a general purpose fertiliser every spring.

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South Downs National Park

Meet Danielle

110 years' expertise free with every tree

Danielle's nursery has been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.

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