Forrest’s rowan (Sorbus forrestii) is a tree that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Forrest’s rowan.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Forrest’s rowan
Scientific name: Sorbus forrestii
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Forrest’s rowan (Sorbus forrestii) – Leonora (Ellie) Enking, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Forrest’s rowan (Sorbus forrestii) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons



