Tree comparisons
| Magnolia Woodsman | Rowan Common Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Woodsman features dusky pink flowers with shades of yellow, green and cream. | The Rowan or Mountain Ash, native to most parts of the UK. The leaves turn golden red in autumn, accompanied by clusters of red berries. One of the largest species of Sorbus. | |
| remove | remove |
Growing
| Magnolia Woodsman | Rowan Common Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardening skill | Beginner | Beginner |
| Attractive features | Attractive flowers | Attractive flowers Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant Autumn foliage colour |
| Growth habit | Upright-spreading / Vase | Upright |
| Height after 10 years | 5m-8m / 16ft-25ft | 3m-5m / 10ft-16ft |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun | |
| Pruning | No need to prune | |
| Growth rate | Fast | Average |
| Site conditions | Sheltered site Free-draining site | Windy site Occasional flooding Coastal site |
| Wildlife | Attractive to birds RHS Plants for Pollinators |
Identification
| Magnolia Woodsman | Rowan Common Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Flower colour | Pink - light | White |
| Flower form | Single flower (5-8 petals) | |
| Flowering month | May | May June |
| Leaf colour | Green | Green |
| Leaf colour - autumn | Orange / Red | |
| Leaf/Flower sequence | Leaves and Flowers appear together | Leaves appear first |
| Fruit colour | Red | |
| Fruit persistence | Persistent | |
| Country of origin | United States | |
| Annual cycle | Deciduous | Deciduous |