Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Sassafras
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Sassafras
In German
Rowan Tree
Sassafras
In French
Rowan Tree
Sassafras
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Sasafrás
In Greek
Rowan Tree
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
sassafrás
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Sassafras
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lauroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Rowan Tree and Sassafras
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Sassafras? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Sassafras. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Sassafras
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Sassafras Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Sassafras are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Sassafras
Care of Rowan Tree and Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.