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