Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Fern Pinien
Rowan Tree
In French
pin Fern
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
pino helecho
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Fern sosna
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Fern pinus
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Fern Pine and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Fern Pine and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Fern Pine and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Fern Pine and Rowan Tree
Care of Fern Pine and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Fern Pine 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.