Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
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
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Cordia subcordata
In German
Rowan Tree
Cordia subcordata
In French
Rowan Tree
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Rowan Tree and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Kou? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Kou. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Kou 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 Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Kou
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Kou season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Kou Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Kou are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Kou
Care of Rowan Tree and Kou 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 Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.