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Sorbus aucuparia Edulis showing some autumn colour on the Barcham Trees nursery -
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Rowan Edulis, Mountain Ash Edulis
Sorbus aucuparia EdulisAbout this product
Sorbus aucuparia Edulis is a cultivar of the Rowan tree that produces bright orange-red edible berries that can be used to make Rowan Jelly.
Sorbus aucuparia is our native Mountain Ash, with Edulis thought to have been introduced during the 1800’s.
It is sometimes also listed as ‘Dulcis’ and ‘Moravica’. Generally, the Rowan cultivars are quite similar in foliage, producing a dark green, compound leaf that comprises of 4-9 pairs of leaflets.
The leaves of this cultivar are slightly larger than that of the species.
The flowers are produced from May to June and are creamy white, appearing in clusters.
The fruits are large for Moutain Ash and are also produced in clusters. They first appear green and gradually ripen throughout the summertime to a bright orange-red colour. Sorbus aucuparia Edulis is a tough and hardy tree, tending to prefer cooler spots that are not in very warm, hard-paved areas.
Mountain ash thrives on most soil types and forms a broadly oval shape at maturity. It is a good choice for gardens, bringing year-round interest and food for not only birds but also humans!
We recommend rabbit guards for these trees if you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer.
Mature Height: 7-12m
Specifications
- Common names
- Rowan Edulis, Mountain Ash Edulis
- Height of tree
- 7-12m
- Soil type
- Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types
- Shape
- Oval
- Blossom Colour
- White
- Foliage Colour
- Green
- Information Flags
- Good for bees
- Looks good in
- Autumn, Spring
- Location
- Garden, Parkland
- Genus
- Sorbus