Gorgeous serrated leaves, excellent autumn colour and long-lasting berries define this British classic

Sorbus Aucuparia is notorious for its beautiful foliage of green, thin compound leaves supplemented in the summer and autumn by a profusion of jewel-like ruby-red berries. Native to the UK the ‘Rowan Tree’ has caught the hearts and minds of people across Britain for millennia allegedly guarding homes against evil spirits.

Variety Information

Habit: Bushy
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green (Spring/Summer), Orange/Yellow (Autumn)
Berry Color: Red
Features: Pinnate Leaves, Attractive Berries, Autumn Color, Winter Interest

Features

The traditional rowan, also known as ‘Mountain Ash’, is a fast growing and incredibly popular tree native to the UK. It’s popularity is well merited as it produces an unrivalled autumn display of brilliant red berries which add colour to your garden late into winter where it is often needed.

It’s leaves are also beautiful in their own right with a unique shape and vibrant green colour which provide a great contrast to the berries when their paths cross in early autumn.

It’s hardiness and ability to thrive in almost any soil make it an easy, quick option for those after a ornamental focal piece sooner, rather than later. A bushy tree, the Rowan will be alive with birds and other wildlife all year round, so pack up the bird table, this tree is all you will need.