Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
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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
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, 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, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Pratia, Blue Star creeper
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Pratia
In German
Rowan Tree
Pratia
In French
Rowan Tree
Pratia
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Pratia
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Pratia
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Pratia
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Pratia
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Pratia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Rowan Tree and Pratia
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Pratia? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Pratia. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Pratia 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 Pratia 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 Pratia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Pratia
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Pratia is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Pratia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Pratia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pratia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pratia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Pratia Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Pratia physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Pratia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Pratia are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Pratia flower color: Light Blue
- Pratia leaf color: Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Pratia
Care of Rowan Tree and Pratia 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 Pratia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, 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 Pratia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.