Sorbus aucuparia - Mountain Ash - Plant in 9 cm Pot

Sorbus aucuparia or Mountain Ash or Rowan is a beautiful, well known, small to medium size deciduous tree which is native to the Uk and much of Northern Europe. Prized for its ornamental leaves and bark, superb clusters of bright orange edible berries and attractive autumn colours, it has long been a feature of our towns and countryside. Easy to grow in full sun or semi shade, even in the coldest Uk areas, at high altitude but equally at home in lowland parks and gardens. Prefers acid to neutral, free draining soils. In spring abundant corymbs of white flowers smother the tree. By autumn these have become equally abundant bright orange berries, providing a vivid display for us, much loved by birds and providing them with an excellent food supply into winter. In a good autumn the attractive, pinnate leaves turn to vibrant hues of red orange and purple before dropping. In antiquity, the tree has long been associated with the deterrence of witchcraft and wizardry. The wood was used to stir milk to prevent it curdling and is still used to make divining rods. The berries, while edible to humans, are sour, however they have a high vitamin C content and can be made into jelly that is good eaten with meat. Altogether a charming tree that would not be out of place in most gardens. Can be used in a mixed planting or as a stand alone specimen in the garden or can easily be grown in a pot or other container. Use a good quality compost. Ensure you feed regularly as a hungry plant is a poor performer. We recommend Osmoscote pro 8-9 month applied in the early spring. One application gives all the nutrients the plant requires for the whole year.