Rowan.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Deciduous tree

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Hell, indirekt

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

15 meters

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 3 bis 7

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

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.

Gießen

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

Düngen

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

Schneiden

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

Umtopfen

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

Boden

Moist but well drained

Boden-pH

Acidic to neutral

Temperatur

-35 bis 30°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Mittel

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 50 to 100 years.

Duft

Leicht

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

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

Kinder

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

Kontaktallergene

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

Allergene in der Luft

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

Essbarkeit

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

So erkennst du die Pflanze

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

Höhe

8 bis 15m

Breite

4 bis 8m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

white, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

red, orange, Late summer to autumn

Häufige Probleme

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

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

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

Im Kübel

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.

Gute Pflanzpartner

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

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

Botanisches

Familie

Rosaceae

Gattung

Sorbus

Ordnung

Rosales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Europe and parts of Asia.

Artenschutz

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

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

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, bird food source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

ornamental tree, wildlife garden, culinary jellies

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

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.

Woher der Name kommt

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

Gut zu wissen

• 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.