Tree comparisons
| Rowan Sorbus helenae | Magnolia Copeland Court | |
|---|---|---|
| A species of rowan featuring pink/white fruitlets and good autumn colours. | One of the smaller Magnolias, featuring large pink flowers. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Rowan Sorbus helenae | Magnolia Copeland Court | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Awards | RHS AGM (current) | |
| Attractive features | Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour | Attractive flowers Attractive tree / plant |
| Growth habit | Upright | Spreading / Flat-topped |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | Light prune | Light prune |
| Growth rate | Average | Average |
| Site conditions | Free-draining site Occasional drought Coastal site Air pollution | Sheltered site Free-draining site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds |
Identification
| Rowan Sorbus helenae | Magnolia Copeland Court | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | Pink |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | May | April |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Flowers appear first | |
| Fruit colour | White | |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | |
| Country of origin | China | United Kingdom |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |