Native trees / Medium trees / Rowan
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
The Rowan is an attractive, slender tree with silvery-brown bark, creamy-white spring flowers and clusters of brilliant scarlet autumn berries.
Plant a garden tree for the Jubilee - and be part of the Woodland Trust's Jubilee Woods Project to plant 6 million new trees to celebrate
Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee in 2012.
Make sure your new tree is part of the official Record of Jubilee Trees -
Record it at jubileewoods.org.uk
| Latin name | Sorbus aucuparia |
|---|---|
| Family name | Rose |
| Latin family name | Rosaceae |
| What type of tree is it? | Deciduous Broadleaf |
| Average height | 8-15m |
| Preferred soil type or environmental conditions? | Abundant on light acid soils and grows higher than many other trees in the uplands. Also widely planted in streets and parks |
| Tree lore and folklore | The rowan has many associations with magic and witches. Its old celtic name is 'fid na ndruad' which means wizards tree |
You will receive a cell grown sapling, ranging from 20cm-40cm in height
More information available at www.British-Trees.com
