Sorbus aucuparia – Mountain ash, Rowan

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Sorbus aucuparia – Mountain ash, Rowan

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This tree occurs naturally in practically the whole of Europe. It has a broad ovoid crown. In its early years the crown is fairly narrow but broadens out later. Because of its abundant fruit the branches bend, eventually making the crown almost rounded. The smooth trunk is light grey and flakes off somewhat at a later stage. The young twigs are light brown and carry many lenticels. The imparipinnate leaves consist of 9 - 17 (21) elongated leaflets with a roughly serrated edge. The autumn colour is yellow to orange-red. The orange-red to red fruits appear simultaneously with the autumnal colour. Because it makes few demands of the soils this tree occurs in a variety of places, especially in woodland and on wooded banks, where its fruit attracts many birds. Also grows on dry poor soils.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Multi-stem (6)
Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
light grey, smooth bark, later slightly flaky, twigs brown
Leaf
imparipinnate, up to 20 cm long, 9 -17 (21) leaflets, matt dark green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
in umbels, Ø approx. 14 cm, white, May/June
Fruits
orange-red to red, Ø approx. 1 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands, can grow on poor soils
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), valuable for butterflies, provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Europe, Asia Minor, North Africa
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for shadow suitable for dry soil withstand short flood can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green white May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour valuable for bees (honey plant) valuable for butterflies provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
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Frequently asked questions
Sorbus aucuparia

Sorbus aucuparia can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sorbus aucuparia is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Sorbus aucuparia turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Sorbus aucuparia is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sorbus aucuparia with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Sorbus aucuparia blooms in may.
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