Madeira rowan (Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Madeira rowan (Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis).
This plant is commonly known as Madeira rowan.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: Madeira rowan
Scientific name: Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis
Plant type: Shrubs, Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Madeira rowan (Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis) – Lyonothamnus, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Shrubs are fundamental elements in any garden.
They add color and interest throughout the seasons with their wide variety of flowers, foliage, fruits, trunks and stems.
Whatever the size or style of your garden, the permanent woody structure or the foliage of evergreen shrubs will give the space shape and dimension.
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Madeira rowan (Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Madeira rowan (Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis) is a plant that prefers to grow in loam or sand.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
As for pH, it is a plant that grows ideally in soils with pH acid or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Madeira rowan (Sorbus aucuparia subsp. maderensis) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
