Tree comparisons

	Whitebeam John Bond	Rowan Joseph Rock	Rowan Wisley Gold
	An unusual species of Sorbus, the leaves are particularly attractive for their white undersides.	A small rowan, with distinctive pale yellow fruitlets. Also one of the best for autumn colour.	A good-sized yellow-fruiting mountain ash, with a spreading form.
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Growing

	Whitebeam John Bond	Rowan Joseph Rock	Rowan Wisley Gold
Gardening skill		Beginner	Beginner
Awards	RHS AGM (current)	RHS AGM (former) RHS 1st class	RHS AGM (current)
Attractive features	Attractive foliage Autumn foliage colour	Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour	Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour
Growth habit	Upright	Upright-spreading / Vase	Spreading / Flat-topped
Height after 10 years	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Pruning	Light prune	Light prune	Prune hard
Site conditions	Occasional flooding Coastal site	Occasional flooding Coastal site	Occasional flooding
Wildlife	Attractive to birds	Attractive to birds	Attractive to birds