Sorbus aucuparia

Mountain Ash, Rowan

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Height

5 to 10 m

Width

4 to 8 m

Flower colour

white

Flowering Time

May, June

Light/shadow demands

light shade,

no direct sunlight,

semi-shade,

sun,

shade

pH-Value

acidic, slightly alkaline, neutral, slightly acidic

Soil

tolerant of salt, all substrates

Yes

Trees and shrubs for bees

Bird feeding plants

Sorbus aucuparia

Characteristics:

Habit

Attractive small tree or medium-size tree, 5-10 (15) m tall, one or more stems, 4-6 m wide; initially ovoid, later loose round crown; main branches ascending, twigs horizontal to arching upright; the first 10-15 years fast-growing, 50-80 cm a year, then noticeably slower, 20-30 cm

Crown

rund, loose crown rund, loose crown

Blossom

White corymbs, short after leaves shoot, end of May to June; unpleasant smell

Leaves

Pinnate, dull medium green; bluish underneath, autumn colours strong-yellow-orange or brick-red, October

Fruits

Pea-size, like berries, orange-red or red, from August; sour bitter, useful

Roots

Shallow to cordate, intense roots, sensitive to soil compaction and paving, covering tolerated

Demands

Sun to shade; tolerates warmth, forming runners, but sensitive to heat; prefers cool and moist areas, frost hardy; wind resistant

Soil

Moderately dry to moist, sensitive to severe, long droughts; on all substrates; dies quickly on chalky soil; sensitive to salt

Hardiness Zone

Zone 3

Bee pasture/nectar

Yes

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Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
bkA343462517431	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250	€250.00
bkA203117008745	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300	€350.00
bkA543632327712	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350	€500.00
bkA735733074016	specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400	€900.00
bkA002344077334	specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 400-500	€1,250.00
bkA800754542686	specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 500-600	€1,750.00
99610148	standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 12-14	€320.00
99710148	standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 14-16	€450.00
99810148	standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 16-18	€600.00
99910148	standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 18-20	€750.00
99020148	standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25	€1,050.00
98170107	specimen tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25, height 400-500, width 100-150	€1,100.00
99520148	specimen tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 25-30, height 400-500, width 100-150	€1,600.00
99372410	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 25-30, height 400-500, width 150-200	€2,100.00
99382410	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 30-35, height 400-500, width 150-200	€2,500.00
99392410	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 35-40, height 400-500, width 150-200	€3,100.00
99720148	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 30-35, height 500-700, width 150-200	€2,700.00
99820148	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 35-40, height 500-700, width 150-200	€3,300.00
99920148	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 40-45, height 500-700, width 150-200	€3,900.00

Product Nr	Options	Price (plus 7% VAT)
bkA343462517431	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 200-250	€250.00
bkA203117008745	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 250-300	€350.00
bkA543632327712	specimen, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 300-350	€500.00
bkA735733074016	specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 350-400	€900.00
bkA002344077334	specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 400-500	€1,250.00
bkA800754542686	specimen, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, height 500-600	€1,750.00
99610148	standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 12-14	€320.00
99710148	standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 14-16	€450.00
99810148	standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 16-18	€600.00
99910148	standard tree, 3 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 18-20	€750.00
99020148	standard tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25	€1,050.00
98170107	specimen tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 20-25, height 400-500, width 100-150	€1,100.00
99520148	specimen tree, 4 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 25-30, height 400-500, width 100-150	€1,600.00
99372410	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 25-30, height 400-500, width 150-200	€2,100.00
99382410	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 30-35, height 400-500, width 150-200	€2,500.00
99392410	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 35-40, height 400-500, width 150-200	€3,100.00
99720148	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 30-35, height 500-700, width 150-200	€2,700.00
99820148	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 35-40, height 500-700, width 150-200	€3,300.00
99920148	specimen tree, 5 x trp., rootballed, with wire mesh, girth 40-45, height 500-700, width 150-200	€3,900.00