Tree comparisons

	Beech Black Swan	Rowan Common Rowan	Maple Silver Maple
	An excellent purple beech with an attractive cascading habit,	The Rowan or Mountain Ash, native to most parts of the UK. The leaves turn golden red in autumn, accompanied by clusters of red berries. One of the largest species of Sorbus.	A large stately tree featuring attractive cut leaves which turn yellow and gold in the autumn.
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Growing

	Beech Black Swan	Rowan Common Rowan	Maple Silver Maple
Gardening skill	Beginner	Beginner	Beginner
Awards			RHS AGM (former)
Attractive features	Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage	Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant Autumn foliage colour	Attractive tree / plant Autumn foliage colour
Growth habit	Upright-spreading / Vase Weeping	Upright	Upright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Sunlight	Prefers full sun Some shade
Pruning	Do not prune		Light prune
Growth rate	Average	Average	Fast
Site conditions	Sheltered site Windy site Free-draining site	Windy site Occasional flooding Coastal site	Sheltered site
Wildlife		Attractive to birds RHS Plants for Pollinators