Sorbus scalaris

While the mostly widely-grown rowans tend to have a columnar form, Sorbus scalaris grows into a wide and spreading tree. The main attraction is the deep red-orange autumn colours of the foliage, which can sometimes go over into purple hues.

The clusters of fruitlets are scarlet and orange.

Sorbus scalaris 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.

Sorry we have not produced any trees of this variety this season.

Sorbus scalaris characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAutumn foliage colourScented flowers
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
PruningDo not prune
Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
WildlifeAttractive to birds
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMay
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Red
Fruit colourOrange / Red
Fruit persistencePersistent
Country of originChina
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.

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: 2024.

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