Tree comparisons
| Rowan Common Rowan | |
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| 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. | |
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Growing
| Rowan Common Rowan | |
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| Gardening skill | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Growth rate | Average |
| Site conditions | Windy site Occasional flooding Coastal site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Rowan Common Rowan | |
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| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering month | May June |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves appear first |
| Fruit colour | Red |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous |