Tree comparisons
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | Rowan Wild Service Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| One of the more spreading smaller Rowan species, with orange/red autumn leaf colours, and clusters of small orange fruilets. | A large traditional Rowan tree, native to England. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | Rowan Wild Service Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Autumn foliage colour Scented flowers | Attractive tree / plant |
| Growth habit | Spreading / Flat-topped | Upright-spreading / Vase |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Pruning | Do not prune | Do not prune |
| Growth rate | Fast | |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Windy site Coastal site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Rowan Sorbus scalaris | Rowan Wild Service Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | White |
| Flowering month | May | June |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | Yellow / Crimson |
| Fruit colour | Orange / Red | Brown |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | |
| Country of origin | China | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |