Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Freesia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Freesia
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Freesia
In German
Rowan Tree
Freesie
In French
Rowan Tree
Freesia
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
fresia
In Greek
Rowan Tree
freesia
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
freesia
In Polish
Rowan Tree
frezja
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Rowan Tree and Freesia
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Freesia? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Freesia. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Freesia 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 Freesia 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 Freesia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Freesia
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Freesia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Rowan Tree and Freesia Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Freesia are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Freesia
Care of Rowan Tree and Freesia 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 Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.