Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) is a tree that can grow higher than 15m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: rowan, mountain ash, quickbeam, European mountain ash, ranty, rantry, roan or rowanberry.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 20-50 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: rowan, mountain ash, quickbeam, European mountain ash, ranty, rantry, roan, rowanberry
Scientific name: Sorbus aucuparia
Plant type: Trees
Habit: Bushy
Height: Higher than 15m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) – Stephen James McWilliam, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) – Giallopolenta, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
