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Rowan

Sorbus aucuparia

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) — a tree, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmedium
Fruitfood for wildlife and humans

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceBud break and leaf emergence typically occur after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowering usually begins about a month after leaf emergence, typically in late spring to early summer.
fruitingFruits develop over summer, ripening from late summer to early autumn.
harvestBerries are typically ready for harvest from late August through September, often after the first light frosts which can improve flavor.
senescenceLeaves begin to change color and drop with the onset of shorter days and the first autumn frosts.
dormancyThe tree enters full dormancy shortly after leaf fall, lasting through winter until chill requirements are met and spring temperatures rise.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam, clay_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseed, grafting, cuttings
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationrequires cold stratification for 2-4 months
Self-seedingLight
Divisionnot applicable

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbirds, pollinators
Can host pestsaphids, sawfly larvae
Can host diseasesfire blight, canker