Rowan.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous tree

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

15 meters

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 3 à 7

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Moist but well drained

pH du sol

Acidic to neutral

Température

-35 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Moyenne

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 50 to 100 years.

Parfum

Léger

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

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

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

8 à 15m

Envergure

4 à 8m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

red, orange, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Rosaceae

Genre

Sorbus

Ordre

Rosales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe and parts of Asia.

Préservation

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, bird food source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ornamental tree, wildlife garden, culinary jellies

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.