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Ember Glow

Sorbus aucuparia
Ember Glow
Ember Glow is listed in the RHS Plants for Pollinators

Ember Glow is a particularly attractive Mountain Ash, on account of its bluish-green leaves which change to reds and oranges in the autumn.

The fruits persist well into winter, and retain their pink-red colour.

Ember Glow rowan trees for sale

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £71.95
    In a 12L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 4th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.

How to grow

Ember Glow is less vigorous than some Rowans, and grows with a pleasing upright habit.

History

Ember Glow was developed at Liverpool Univesity Botanic Gardens.

Ember Glow characteristics

  • Gardening skillBeginner
  • Attractive featuresAutumn foliage colour
  • Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
  • Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
  • PruningLight prune
  • Growth rateAverage
  • Site conditionsCoastal siteOccasional flooding
  • WildlifeAttractive to birdsRHS Plants for Pollinators
  • Flower colourWhite
  • Flowering monthMayJune
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnMultiple tints
  • Fruit colourPink
  • Fruit persistencePersistent
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

What will it look like?

Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied. Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger. Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.

Sorbus Ember Glow

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: 2022.