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22-12-2011, 08:01 PM
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| | | Rowan tree queries?
Hi all,
I am hoping to plant a rowan tree on my front garden but really don't know much about them. First of all the area I will be growing it on is just lawn at the moment but isnt very big at all, about 2-3mx2-3m (in a square shape). Will this be a big enough area?
And my other issue is the size of the tree. The reason I want a rowan tree is because of the rich berries for the birds in the winter, and they look nice! Well my issue is I can't have a rowan tree that is going to grow over 5m tall as it's overlapping my next door neighbours drive way. Can you get a rowan tree that will grow to certain heights or can they be restricted?
And I have googled some of these questions but I really wasn't getting the answers I was looking for 
Cheers for any help/advice!
Jim |
22-12-2011, 08:28 PM
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| | | Re: Rowan tree queries?
Do you have a photo of the site you could post, showing where it is in relation to the driveway. |
22-12-2011, 08:31 PM
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| | | Re: Rowan tree queries?
I don't have one but will be able to get one tomorrow in the day light 
Jim |
22-12-2011, 08:40 PM
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| | | Re: Rowan tree queries?
Wikipedia lists a few Rowans. It says this about the smallest .............. While most are trees, the Dwarf Rowan Sorbus reducta is a low shrub to 50 cm tall. Several of the Asian species are widely cultivated as ornamental trees.
Here's the link .... Rowan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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22-12-2011, 09:11 PM
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| | | Re: Rowan tree queries?
The Rowan is perfect for a small garden, as are many of the Sorbus. It is very unlikely to get much beyond 5m, and responds well to pruning so there should never be a problem. They can make a fine specimen small tree so I would say go ahead and plant one.
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22-12-2011, 09:22 PM
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| | | Re: Rowan tree queries?
I'd plant one until it got too big, then cut it down and plant another!
I don't think the height will be a problem. The problem comes with the spread.
The Spread of Sorbus Alnifolia after 20 years is 5 - 6 Metres!
Here's a useful site to check the spread of various trees .......... Tree Canopy Spread Predictions
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22-12-2011, 09:41 PM
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| | | Re: Rowan tree queries?
If you are concerned about spreading branches you might want to consider a variety such as Autumn Spire. These have attractive yellow berries but are more compact and upright in form. I planted one two years ago between a thorn and a larger Sorbus against my field boundary wall. The autumn foliage is an attractive colour too.
I got mine from http://www.larchcottage.co.uk/
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22-12-2011, 09:59 PM
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| | | Re: Rowan tree queries?
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Originally Posted by The Woodman  If you are concerned about spreading branches you might want to consider a variety such as Autumn Spire. These have attractive yellow berries but are more compact and upright in form. I planted one two years ago between a thorn and a larger Sorbus against my field boundary wall. The autumn foliage is an attractive colour too.
I got mine from Larch Cottage Nurseries | Plant Nursery, Penrith, Rare and Unusual Plants | Old Fashioned Herbaceous, Plants, garden centre, online, mail order plants, online gardening, UK, garden, cumbria, gardening, rare plants, unusual plants, nursery, plants, pl | That's a great tip!
4m high and 1m spread - problem solved !
There's a photo here .... Sorbus 'Autumn Spire' , Rowan 'Autumn Spire' , Mountain ash 'Autumn Spire' , Sorbus 'Flanrock' - Shoot
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22-12-2011, 10:14 PM
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| | | Re: Rowan tree queries?
Have you thought about discussing the tree with your neighbour? Rowans are attractive, so he might not object to one overhanging his drive - he can always lop the lower branches back if they get in the way. |
22-12-2011, 10:20 PM
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| | | Re: Rowan tree queries?
Thank you all for your replies I have taken all your relies under my wing. Tomorrow I will take a photo of the area I am talking about aswell.
I have also thought about considering a bit of space I have in my back garden which I could maybe get a rowan tree instead!
Like I said I want the tree to provide as many red berries as possible for the local birds (may even get waxwings when it has matured)
Jim | | | |
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