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Sorbus matsumurana - Japanese rowan

Sorbus matsumurana
Rowan, Japanese rowan

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A Japanese bush, rare in cultivation, the Japanese mountain ash is a small deciduous tree or large deciduous bush that reaches a height of 7 to 8 metres. It is distinguished by its speckled bark, toothed pinnate leaves, and bright red fruits in autumn. Its white spring flowering is very similar to that of the rowan tree. This species thrives in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soils, preferably humus-bearing, acidic to neutral. It has excellent cold resistance.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
7.50 m
Spread at maturity
5 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February, October to November
Recommended planting time February to March, October to December
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Description

Sorbus matsumurana is a Japanese mountain ash, rare in cultivation. It is a small deciduous tree or large bush native to the mountains of Japan, which will charm with its rounded habit, its speckled bark, its well-furnished pinnate foliage, its white spring flowering, and its highly decorative red fruits in autumn. This variety is ideal for adding a touch of Japan or exoticism to the garden. It will make a beautiful specimen when planted alone.

Sorbus matsumurana belongs to the Rosaceae family, like all mountain ashes. It is a botanical species native to the mountainous regions of Hokkaido and northern Honshu in Japan. In its natural habitat, this mountain ash grows in cold-exposed environments, on humus-rich, well-drained, slightly moist soils. This tree can reach a height of 7 to 8 m and a spread of 5 m. It often takes the form of a large bush with multiple trunks, with a beautiful round and dense crown. Its pinnate, bluish-green leaves composed of 11 oblong and toothed leaflets, turn yellow or orange in autumn before falling. These warm colours create an interesting contrast with the red fruits. The branches are smooth. In winter, they are adorned with long buds measuring approximately 1.3 cm in length, dark blue-violet in colour, smooth except for some hairs on the edges of the scales. Flowering occurs in May-June and is visited by bees. The flowers, grouped in small clusters measuring 5 to 7.5 cm wide, are composed of cream-white petals. The ellipsoid to globose fruits measure approximately 1 cm in length. They turn bright red when ripe. The bark of this Mountain Ash is smooth and light brown-grey. It becomes covered with white lenticels on old trees.

Sorbus matsumurana can be used as a solitary specimen or in a shrub bed inspired by exotic, Japanese, or naturalistic themes. Its moderate growth allows it to be accommodated in many gardens. It pairs well with Sorbus commixta 'Dodong', which resembles it, Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Atropurpureum', which offers beautiful purple autumn colouring, Prunus serrulata 'Kazan' for its spectacular spring flowers in pink pompoms, and Viburnum plicatum 'Grandiflorum' for its white ball-shaped flowers and its flamboyant autumn foliage.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 7.50 m
Spread at maturity 5 m
Habit spreading
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Corymb
Flower size 7 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Fruit colour red

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Sorbus

Species

matsumurana

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Rowan, Japanese rowan

Botanical synonyms

Sorbus matsumurana (Makino) Koehne

Origin

Southeast Asia

Product reference22216

Planting and care

Sorbus matsumurana is best planted in autumn. It is not demanding in terms of exposure, it can be placed in full sun or partial shade. However, sunlight promotes and enhances the colouration of its fruits and autumn foliage. This tree does not like calcareous, dry, or poorly drained soils. It appreciates a deep, humus-rich, moist, but well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Water it during very dry periods. Remove dead wood or diseased branches. If necessary, at the end of winter and before vegetation resumes, prune the inner branches that cross and keep only the vigorous branches to maintain the tree's good habit.

Mites, aphids, and scale insects are the main enemies of the mountain ash. Powdery mildew and sooty mould, of fungal origin, are diseases that can also affect this tree.

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Planting period

Best planting time February, October to November
Recommended planting time February to March, October to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border, Back of border, Free-standing
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 1 per m2
Planting spacing Every 500 cm
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, humus-bearing, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Remove dead or diseased branches. I necessary, at the end of winter and before new growth begins, prune the inner branches that are crossing and keep only the vigorous branches to maintain the proper habit of the tree.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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