Species: Sorbus aucuparia
(sore'bus aw-ku-pare'ee-ah)
European Mountain Ash; Rowan
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Many cultivars exist for this species. Several are available in the US although more are available in the UK.
'Asplenifolia', 'Beissneri', 'Black Hawk', 'Brilliant Yellow', 'Cardinal Royal', 'Chinese Lace', 'Croft Coral', 'Dirkenii', 'Fastigiata', 'Golden Wonder', 'Hilling Spire', 'Joseph Rock', 'Olympic Flame', 'Pendula', 'White Wax', 'Wisley Gold', 'Xanthocarpa'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet, Tree < 30 feet
20' - 40' (to 60') (spread 15' - 25')
Deciduous
oval to ovate/spherical
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
3b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
dark green leaves turn yellow, red, reddish purple in fall; smooth, shiny grey-brown bark; malodorous white flowers in May; orange to red fruit ripen in August/Sept, are loved by birds
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
many insect problems; fireblight and borers can be serious; sun-scald
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
transplant B & B, Native to Europe, W. Asia to Siberia.
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
