Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Holywood
In German
Rowan Tree
Holywood
In French
Rowan Tree
Holywood
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Holywood
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Holywood
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Holywood
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Holywood
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rowan Tree and Holywood
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Holywood? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Holywood. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Holywood 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 Holywood 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 Holywood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Holywood
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Holywood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Holywood Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Holywood are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Rowan Tree and Holywood
Care of Rowan Tree and Holywood 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 Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.