Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
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Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Fruit
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Birds
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Sour cherry
In German
Rowan Tree
Sauerkirsche
In French
Rowan Tree
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Ginja
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Sour Cherry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry
Care of Rowan Tree and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.