European Rowan

European Rowan Care

Sorbus Aucuparia

What is the plant

Rowan is very beautiful both during flowering and with clusters ripened on the branches. The berries on the tree last a long time, are not afraid of frosts, are tasty in the form of juices, jelly, jams, jam, pastilles or simply rubbed with sugar. On their basis, you can even prepare a home medicine. Therefore, many gardeners are interested in having at least one Rowan tree on their site.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

3 - 6

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
They may need watering during prolonged dry periods in summer – particularly in the first few years to ensure they establish well.
Pruning
Feed with a general granular plant food in spring.
Fertilizer
Feed with a general granular plant food in spring.

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Sunlight
in an open sunny position. Tolerates some shade
Soil
You need to have soil that is acidic for the tree to grow well. There are steps you can take to make your soil acidic if it is not already.
Additional
Large quantities of the raw fruit can cause vomiting, especially if people are not used to the fruit. Seeds probably contain hydrogen cyanide. this is the ingredient that gives almonds their characteristic flavour. Unless the seed is very bitter it should be perfectly safe in reasonable quantities. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.