Sorbus aucuparia Rossica Major
Mountain Ash, Rossica Major, Rowan
Sorbus aucuparia Rossica Major thrives on most free draining soils but prefers to be out of the glare of reflected heat and light. Green leaves turn to yellow before leaf fall in the autumn.
Available variants and pricing
Sorbus aucuparia Rossica Major
Height: 10-12cm
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Sorbus aucuparia Rossica Major
Height: 12-14cm
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Sorbus aucuparia Rossica Major
Height: 14-16cm
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Description
As trees derived from seed grown Sorbus aucuparia are genetically unique they can be quite variable in habit so if it is uniformity you are after this clone fits the bill.
Otherwise it does everything you would expect of our native rowan and requires little or no maintenance.
A strong and fast growing tree Rossica Major forms a broadly oval crown.
Its dark green leaves are attached by red stalks and it bears its dark red berries from August onwards.
A good choice for both urban areas and rural gardens.
Mature height: 7-12m
Mature spread; 4-8m
Specifications
Common names
Mountain Ash, Rossica Major, Rowan
Mature size
Medium
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types, Acidic soil, Alkaline soil, Clay soil
Shape
Oval
Tree features
Foliage, Autumn Colour, Berries/Drupes, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tolerances
Wind tolerant
Tree uses
Parkland, Garden
Seasons of interest
Spring Interest, Autumn Interest