Sorbus aucuparia
Sorbus aucuparia
Sorbus aucuparia
Sorbus aucuparia
Sorbus aucuparia
Sorbus aucuparia
European mountain Ash, Mountain Ash, Quickbeam, Rantry, Rowan, Ranty, Rowanberry
Perfect – received 3 specimens slightly larger than described. Planted in the ground, they have already put on a bit of growth this year. Unfortunately, the last one, at the back of the property on the woodland side, came under attack from roe deer... the young shoots were eaten, but it is holding on. They have suffered from the drought; the verdict will come next spring... Otherwise, very good young plants, sturdy enough. *****
Fred H., 06/09/2025
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Description
The Sorbus aucuparia or Rowan tree is a decorative deciduous tree from spring to autumn that is found in large numbers in parks. From May to June, a profusion of small white flowers in corymbs with a diameter of 12 cm (5in) appear. The flowers, 6-8 mm (1in) in size, consist of 5 petals and 15 to 20 stamens.
At the end of summer, they give way to decorative bright red berries that persist until winter. The berries, 1 cm (1in) in diameter, bring joy to birds, especially thrushes, who love them. The foliage of the Rowan tree is deciduous. It is green in colour and pale underneath. In autumn, the leaves, 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8in) long, turn yellow-red.
The bark of the Sorbus aucuparia is smooth and light grey in colour. It becomes covered with white lenticels on old trees. Very hardy, it is a tree native to Europe and Asia. It can live up to 150 years and reach a height of about ten metres. It is most often used as a solitary tree, in free hedges, or in rows. It emits a bad smell.
It is provided as a bare root in small size to create cost-effective hedgerows or mixed hedges.
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Botanical data
Sorbus
aucuparia
Rosaceae
European mountain Ash, Mountain Ash, Quickbeam, Rantry, Rowan, Ranty, Rowanberry
Planting and care
The Sorbus aucuparia thrives in sunlight. It can be placed in partial shade for part of the day. It is a tree that doesn't like too much light and high temperatures. Place it sheltered from prevailing winds to prevent it from being uprooted. It appreciates a rich, moist, well-drained soil with not too much limestone. Water it during very dry periods. Remove dead wood or diseased branches. At the end of winter, prune, if necessary and before vegetation resumes, the inner branches that cross each other and keep only the vigorous branches to maintain the proper habit of the tree. It is provided to you as a bare root in a small size to create cost-effective groves or mixed hedges.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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