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Tree comparisons


Rowan
Common Rowan
Birch
Betula utilis jacquemontii
Birch
Snow Queen

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.The Himalayan White Birch, one of the most popular white birches with characteristic bright white bark.An attractive tree, and one of the best forms of the Himalayan birch, with a bright white stem.
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Growing


Rowan
Common Rowan
Birch
Betula utilis jacquemontii
Birch
Snow Queen
Gardening skillBeginner
Beginner
Beginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Attractive fruit
Attractive tree / plant
Autumn foliage colour
Attractive bark
Autumn foliage colour
Attractive bark
Autumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright
Upright-spreading / Vase
Upright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
5m-8m / 16ft-25ft
3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
Prefers full sun
Some shade
PruningDo not prune
Do not prune
Growth rateAverage
Fast
Site conditionsWindy site
Occasional flooding
Coastal site
Occasional flooding
Occasional drought
Occasional flooding
Occasional drought
WildlifeAttractive to birds
RHS Plants for Pollinators
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Identification


Rowan
Common Rowan
Birch
Betula utilis jacquemontii
Birch
Snow Queen
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMay
June
Leaf colourGreen
Green
Green
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
Yellow
Yellow
Leaf/Flower sequenceLeaves appear first
Fruit colourRed
Fruit persistencePersistent
BarkWhite
White
Annual cycleDeciduous
Deciduous
Deciduous
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