Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Rowan Tree
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Rowan Tree
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Rowan Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Bird Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Rowan Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.