Rowan Asplenifolia Trees
£85.00
Details:
The Rowan, Asplenifolia has a canopy of feathery fern-like leaves setting it apart from other Sorbus. A tree giving both grace and strength with lovely clusters of white flowers can appear from April, in May to early June giving a glorious array. Surrounded by the soft-green feathery leaves that turn to glowing oranges and red in the autumn. The berries, loved by birds develop over the summer ripening to dazzling orangey-red in the late summer and autumn.
 Attracts | Bees, Birds, Wildlife |
|---|---|
 Blossom Colour | White |
 Flowering Period | Apr, Jun, May |
| Fruiting Period | Aug, Sep |
 Habit (Shape) | Slender |
 Hardiness | Hardy (Cold winter) |
 Height (when grown) | 7-12m |
 Leaf Colour | Green |
 Lighting | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
 Position | Exposed, Some Protection |
 Soil Type | Acidic, Chalky / Alkaline, Clay, Most soils, Neutral, Well-drained |
Description
The Rowan, Asplenifolia has a canopy of feathery fern-like leaves setting it apart from other Sorbus. A tree giving both grace and strength with lovely clusters of white flowers can appear from April, in May to early June giving a glorious array. Surrounded by the soft-green feathery leaves that turn to glowing oranges and red in the autumn. The berries, loved by birds develop over the summer ripening to dazzling orangey-red in the late summer and autumn.
A beautiful deciduous tree with an upright oval shape and an open canopy of feathery leaves, Asplenifolia is a good choice for a smaller garden. It likes moist fertile well-drained soil and prefers sun but will grow in partial shade.
A favourite and life saver for many birds, especially Thrush, Blackbirds, and if you are in luck the occasional Waxwing. The blossom too is a good nectar for Bees and other little insects.
Cultivation: City/Urban, roadside, playgrounds, all gardens
Soil: Moist well-drained fertile soil, clay, loam, sand
Position: Sun, partial shade
Foliage: Deciduous, feathery deep cut and toothed fern like, good autumn colour
Flowering: Chandeliers of small white flowers from late April to June
Fruiting: Famed for their orange red berries, loved by birds
Habit: Upright open tidy canopy
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Growth: Fairly vigorous, to medium height
Benefits to Wildlife: Bees & birds, other wildlife
Height & Spread in Maturity: 8m x 4m
Of interest: The berries of the native Rowan and any of the cultivars are a favourite of many birds and the occasional visitor ‘the Waxwing’. A colourful crested bird and native of Scandinavia occasionally migrate to find food during harsh winters, we are glad to welcome them to Britain.
