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Rowan

Sorbus aucuparia

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)

Photo: Christian David · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

ivory, scarlet

What actually matters with this one

Blackbirds strip the berries within days. If you want them into winter, grow a yellow-fruited form instead.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 3-7
Height
8-15 m
Flowers
May to June
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.