Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
12m | Max | 10m |
8m | Min | 8m |
50 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter


Rowan Overview
This is a branched tree which can grow about 9m tall. You will find large sticky crimson buds appear in the winter. The leaves have serrated leaflets which are red in colour in the autumn. The flowerheads are 15cm across and are followed by large, round clusters of small, scarlet fruit.
Common problems with Rowan
How to propagate Rowan
Budding
You can propagate by softwood cuttings or budding in summer, by stratified seed in autumn.
Cuttings
Seed
Grafting
Grafting in winter.
Other uses of Rowan
Grown for their foliage, small, 5 petalled flowers, attractive fruits and in some species, autumn colour. Suitable for coastal conditions.