Sorbus discolor
Mountain Ash, Rowan
White flower produces a good display of orange berries by September but its glorious autumnal foliage display is the one to watch with the green foliage turning to red before leaf fall.
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Sorbus discolor
Height: 10-12cm
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Description
Introduced from its native Northern China in the mid 1880s this clone is often lumped in together with ‘Commixta’ even though the berry colour is different.
One of the earliest rowans to flower in the spring it makes a lovely garden tree that requires little maintenance.
Creamy-yellow fruits are borne on red stalks by late summer in the manner of ‘Joseph Rock’ and it forms an open crown made up from ascending branches.
It thrives on most soils although like most rowans it will prefer it slightly acid.
Mature height: 3-7m
Mature spread: 4-7m
Specifications
Common names
Mountain Ash, Rowan
Mature size
Small
Tree type
Deciduous Broad Leaf
Soil type
Acidic soil, Moist Soil, Well drained soils, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Tree features
Autumn Colour, Berries/Drupes, Flowers, Good for bees
Growth rate
Moderate
Tree uses
Parkland, Garden
Seasons of interest
Autumn Interest