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Tree comparisons


Rowan
Sorbus vilmorinii

The main feature of this Rowan trees is the pink fruitlets, which turn white as autumn progresses. It is one of the smaller Sorbus species, but also one of the more spreading.
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Growing


Rowan
Sorbus vilmorinii
Gardening skillBeginner
AwardsRHS AGM (current)
Attractive featuresAttractive fruit
Autumn foliage colour
Growth habitSpreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
PruningDo not prune
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsSheltered site
Free-draining site
WildlifeAttractive to birds
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Identification


Rowan
Sorbus vilmorinii
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMay
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnBronze / Purple
Fruit colourPink
White
Fruit persistencePersistent
Country of originChina
Annual cycleDeciduous
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