Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
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Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Red Elderberry
In German
Rowan Tree
Rote Holunder
In French
Rowan Tree
Red sureau
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Rowan Tree
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Rowan ligno
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry
Care of Rowan Tree and Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.