Amber Light

Sorbus

Amber Light is a popular Rowan tree, with the characteristic clusters of very persistent amber-coloured berries in the autumn.

It grows with an upright-spreading habit. The attractive blue-green leaves turn dark bronze in autumn.

Amber Light rowan trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

11-year bare-root tree £44.50

Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
22-year pot-grown tree £72.95

Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)

Pre-order now for delivery in September 2025

Amber Light characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
PruningLight prune
Site conditionsCoastal siteOccasional floodingWindy site
WildlifeAttractive to birds
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMay
Leaf colourBluish-green
Leaf colour - autumnBronze / Purple
Fruit colourOrange
Fruit persistencePersistent
Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years. We may also have 1-year bare-root trees of this variety - they are not shown here.

How to choose a Rowan or Whitebeam tree

We list more than 50 Sorbus (rowan and whitebeam) trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different berry and leaf colours might help narrow down the selection.

This variety description was produced by Orange Pippin staff from first-hand research. Last checked: 2022.

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