Sorbus aucuparia
European Mountain AshRowan
Garden(s):
Trees Shrubs
Type:
Tree
Height:
5-15 m (16-49 ft)
Spread:
5 m (16 ft)
Light:
Full sun, Part shade
Water:
Moderate
Zone:
3
Bloom Time:
May, June
Bloom Colour:
White
Foliage Colour:
Green
Soil:
Well-Drained, Adaptable
Notes:
Orange-red fruit ripens in Fall and is attractive to birds. Scarlet Fall Color. Buds are hairy compared to more sticky buds of the American Mountain Ash. This tree is becoming invasive in Calgary's river valleys so try to find a cultivar of this tree instead. Ex. Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica'