Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PORTULACARIA afra
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Elephant Bush
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Elephant Bush
Rowan Tree
In French
Elephant Bush
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
elefante Bush
Rowan Tree
In Greek
ελέφαντας Μπους
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
elefante de Bush
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Elephant Bush
Rowan Tree
In Latin
bush elephant
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Portulacaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Portulacaria
Sorbus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Portulacarioideae
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Season and Care of Elephant Bush and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Elephant Bush and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Bush and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Bush and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Elephant Bush and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Bush and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Bush and Rowan Tree
Care of Elephant Bush and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.