Rose Queen

Sorbus

Rose Queen is a small upright-growing rowan tree. Its main feature is the abundant clusters of dark-pink / red berries. These contrast attractively with the dark green pinnate serrated leaves in the late summer and early autumn, and continue to hang on the tree long after the leaves have fallen.

Rose Queen also has good red and orange autumnal leaf colours.

Rose Queen rowan trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

12-year pot-grown tree £71.95
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
21-year bare-root tree £44.50
Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)

Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 24th February.

History

Rose Queen is a hybrid seedling of Sorbus commixta 'Embley' and Sorbus monbeigii, with the latter being perhaps the dominant influence (particularly in the berry colour). It was raised in the 1960s at the Hillier Nursery in the UK.

Rose Queen characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive fruitAutumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
PruningNo need to prune
Growth rateAverage
WildlifeAttractive to birds
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMayJune
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
Fruit colourRedRed - dark
Fruit persistencePersistent
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Annual cycleDeciduous

How to choose a Rowan or Whitebeam tree

We list more than 50 Sorbus (rowan and whitebeam) trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different berry and leaf colours might help narrow down the selection.

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 26-Oct-2024.

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