Rowan.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

15 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 7

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant your rowan in a spot with well draining soil and keep it moist while it gets established. Watch for signs of leaf scorch during very hot summers. Pruning is best done in winter to maintain a nice shape and remove any damaged wood.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the first few years.

Abonado

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring to support healthy growth.

Poda

Prune during the dormant winter period to remove dead or crossing branches.

Trasplante

If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years until it reaches its final size.

Suelo

Moist but well drained

pH del suelo

Acidic to neutral

Temperatura

-35 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 50 to 100 years.

Fragancia

Suave

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The raw fruit is mildly toxic if ingested in large quantities due to parasorbic acid.

Niños

The bright red berries may look tempting to small children and should be kept out of reach to prevent accidental ingestion.

Alérgenos por contacto

The leaves and bark are generally non-irritating to the skin.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can be a mild allergen for sensitive individuals during the flowering period.

Comestibilidad

The raw berries contain parasorbic acid which can cause stomach upset, though cooking renders them safe.

Cómo identificarla

• Pinnate leaves with serrated edges
• Clusters of small white flowers
• Bright red berry like fruits
• Smooth grey bark on young stems

Altura

8 a 15m

Anchura

4 a 8m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

red, orange, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Fire blight — A bacterial infection causing scorched looking leaves and branches.
• Aphids — Small insects that suck sap from new growth.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special winter care is needed as it is fully hardy. Ensure the base is clear of debris to prevent fungal issues.

En maceta

It is not well suited for long term container growth due to its large size.

Plant in groups with other native woodland trees to create a naturalistic habitat for local birds.

Buenas compañeras

• Common Hawthorn — They share similar soil and light requirements in woodland settings.
• Silver Birch — These trees often grow together in natural forest clearings.

Especies parecidas

• Amelanchier lamarckii — It offers a similar habit and bird-friendly fruit.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Sorbus

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe and parts of Asia.

Conservación

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in woodland edges and mountain slopes where it can access sufficient light.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, bird food source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ornamental tree, wildlife garden, culinary jellies

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I eat the berries raw?

It is best to avoid eating them raw as they can cause digestive distress.

Does it need a lot of water?

It prefers moist but well drained soil and does not like to sit in water.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Sorbus is the ancient Latin name for the tree, while aucuparia means bird-catching, referring to the use of berries as bait.

Bueno saberlo

• It is often called the rowan tree in folklore.
• Ancient traditions suggest planting it near homes for protection.
• The wood is very tough and was historically used for tool handles.