Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-13
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
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
Rowan Tree
Königinblume
In French
Rowan Tree
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Sorbus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Rowan Tree and Pride of India
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Pride of India? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Pride of India. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Pride of India 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 Pride of India 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 Pride of India and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Pride of India
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Pride of India season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Rowan Tree and Pride of India Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Pride of India are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Pride of India
Care of Rowan Tree and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.