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Sorbus aucuparia Pendula - Rowan

Sorbus aucuparia Pendula
Rowan, Mountain Ash

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A rowan tree with a weeping habit, low and wide, usually grafted onto a stem. It is slow-growing to form an elegant little tree that is beneficial for small wildlife. Its foliage, divided into green leaflets, turns orange-red in autumn. Its white and honey-producing spring flowering is followed by clusters of orange-red decorative fruits, loved by birds. Plant it in full sun in ordinary garden soil that remains slightly moist in summer.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
4 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February, October
Recommended planting time February to April, October to December
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Description

Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula' is a beautiful form of mountain ash with a weeping habit. It is a small tree usually grafted on a standard that bears a wide crown trailing down to the ground. Its foliage, flowering, and fruiting are identical to those of the classic mountain ash. As tolerant as its parent, this variety from the collection thrives in cool climates in any soil that is not too dry. It naturally establishes itself as a specimen or at the centre of a bed of low plants.

Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula' is a horticultural selection. The wild mountain ash is a tree about fifteen metres high that grows spontaneously in hedges, along pathways, or at the edge of woodlands. Its natural distribution area is very vast, covering much of Europe, Russia, temperate Asia, and extending to Japan. Its great hardiness and tolerance to numerous conditions explain the species' capacity for expansion. Only warm and dry climates deter it. In our countryside, its berries feed wild birds. All mountain ashes belong to the rose family.

Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula' is a variety primarily known to collectors. The plant grows much slower than the typical species, eventually forming a tree of 3 to 4 m in height with a crown spanning over 4 m. Its branches and twigs are arched. Its foliage consists of numerous leaflets (9 to 17, averaging 13), fine and elongated, with a toothed edge. In autumn, the foliage turns yellow, orange, or red before falling. The flowering in white corymbs of about 12 cm in diameter appears in May, and is visited by bees. After pollination, numerous clusters of reddish-orange, very decorative fruits form, measuring 1 cm in diameter. Birds feed on them until December. The root system of the mountain ash is shallow: this tree does not cope well with drought, and strong winds can uproot it. It is very hardy (down to -29°C).

Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula', due to its slow growth and reduced dimensions, can be planted in all gardens. It can be used as a specimen or at the centre of a small varied bed. To accompany it and highlight its unique silhouette, plant ground-cover perennials such as ground ivy and spring bulbs at its base. For added interest, there are many other weeping trees and shrubs, with decorative flowers or foliage, that can be welcomed into the garden.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 4 m
Habit weeping
Growth rate slow

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 12 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Sorbus

Species

aucuparia

Cultivar

Pendula

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Rowan, Mountain Ash

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference22208

Planting and care

Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula' is best planted in autumn in most soils, preferably moist, acidic, neutral or slightly calcareous. Not very demanding, it adapts to loamy, clayey or sandy soils, but not too dry. Choose a sunny location, or possibly slightly shaded, and sheltered from the wind, as it is sensitive to it. It is not suitable for a Mediterranean climate or coastal conditions. Dig a planting hole 60 cm on each side and at the bottom, and add some compost to the base if the soil is poor. Soak the container in a bucket for a quarter of an hour to thoroughly moisten the root ball before placing it in the planting hole. Backfill and water generously; water during the first two years to allow the tree to establish well.

Planting period

Best planting time February, October
Recommended planting time February to April, October to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Planting spacing Every 400 cm
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral, Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary, well-prepared

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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