Ravensbill

Sorbus

Ravensbill gets its name from its distinctive raven-coloured winter buds.

It grows with an upright habit, and its highly-feathered leaves are an attractive autumn feature when they turn from green to orange and gold.

The small fruitlets are a tomato orange colour.

Ravensbill 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.

11-year bare-root tree £44.50
Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)
22-year pot-grown tree £71.95
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Very large size (4m-7m after 10 years)

Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 10th February.

Ravensbill characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive fruitAutumn foliage colour
Growth habitUpright
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
PruningLight prune
Site conditionsCoastal siteOccasional flooding
WildlifeAttractive to birds
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMay
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
Fruit colourOrange / Red
Fruit persistencePersistent
Country of originSouth Korea
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. We may also have 1-year bare-root trees of this variety - they are not shown here.

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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