Tree comparisons
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | |
|---|---|
| One of the more spreading smaller Rowan species, with orange/red autumn leaf colours, and clusters of small orange fruilets. | |
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Growing
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | |
|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Pruning | Do not prune |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering month | May |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent |
| Country of origin | China |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |