Sorbus Aucuparia (Rowan) 'Asplenifolia'

Species	:	Sorbus Aucuparia Asplenifolia
Common Name(s)	:	Cut-leaved Rowan,Mountain Ash,Rowan
Tree Features	:	White Flower
Genus	:	Sorbus
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest,Autumn Interest
Shape	:	Pyramidal
Mature Size	:	Medium (10-15m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous
Tree uses	:	Small Gardens,Urban Sites,Woodland Sites,Garden,Parkland Trees

This Rowan (Mountain Ash) is also known as Sorbus a aucuparia Laciniata.

This Rowan clone is also sometimes referred to as ‘Laciniata’ and has proved very popular for both urban and rural planting.

There are very few cut leaf trees and their addition into the landscape provides lovely foliage contrast.

recommended for streets, verges and garden planting, this medium tree forms a broad pyramid if the leader is retained.

It has finely cut, fern like foliage, which turns orange-red in autumn and the red berries are loved by wild birds.

readily thrive on most soils including acid ones.

Mature height: 10-15m

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