Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
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Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Pastures, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Japanese Beetles
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BORAGO officinalis
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Borage, starflower
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Borage
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Borretsch
Rowan Tree
In French
Bourrache
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
borraja
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Borage
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Borragem
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Ogórecznik
Rowan Tree
In Latin
borage
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Borage and Rowan Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Borage and Rowan Tree? We provide you with everything About Borage and Rowan Tree. Borage doesn't have thorns and Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Borage does not have fragrant flowers. Borage has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea and Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Borage and Rowan Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Borage and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Borage and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Borage and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Borage is Loam and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Borage is Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Borage and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Borage and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Borage and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Borage flower color: Blue
Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Borage and Rowan Tree
Care of Borage and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.