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Tree comparisons


Fruit tree comparison - Sorbus japonica
Rowan
Sorbus japonica

An upright rowan with large oval leaves and attractive autumn colours and large red fruitlets.
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Growing


Rowan
Sorbus japonica
Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive tree / plant
Attractive foliage
Autumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
Tolerates shade
PruningLight prune
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsWindy site
Occasional flooding
Coastal site
WildlifeAttractive to birds
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Identification


Rowan
Sorbus japonica
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMay
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
Fruit colourRed
Country of originJapan
Annual cycleDeciduous
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