Thanks to the picturesque clusters of brightly-colored fruits, delicate foliage and unpretentious, these cold-resistant deciduous trees and shrubs deservedly enjoy the love of many gardeners. Different types of mountain ash greatly differ in size: for example, the height of Sorbus reducta (Rowan reduced) is only 60 cm, a S. thibetica "John Mitchell" (R. Tibetan) sometimes exceeds 20 m.
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Undersized species and varieties of these trees - a great choice for a small garden. In autumn rowan revive the garden variety of colors and decorative foliage with clusters of red, orange, yellow, pink or white fruit with a diameter of about 1 cm (often called berries, but in fact it is very small apples). They are attracted to the gardens of many birds.
Since the white and yellow fruits are less attractive to birds, they are often stored in trees and winter. The leaves of rowan or complex (cirrus), a simple, ie It consists of only one lamina and petiole. pinnate leaf length varies from 10 to 30 cm, simple -from 5 to 15 cm (usually simple leaves with jagged edges).
Small white or cream, sometimes with a pink tinge flowers are collected in paniculate or corymbose inflorescence of 5-20 cm in diameter. They bloom in late spring - early summer. In young trees the bark is smooth, greyish; with age, she sometimes cracks.
Recommended species and varieties
S. aria (R. aria)
Young foliage is silvery-white; over time, the upper surface of the leaves turn brilliant-green, and the bottom is silver. Leaves are simple, oval, serrated on the edges, the fall becomes brown and golden yellow color. The fruits are red or dark crimson. Tree with a rounded crown originally from Europe. The height and diameter of the plant - 6x4 m (20). The maximum height-15m.
"Lutescens"
In the variety crown cone-shaped, and the young leaves are covered with dense whitish-cream hairs.
"Majestica" (syn. "Decaisneana")
The variety has a fast growth (especially in the early years) and has larger leaves and fruit than the original species.
S. aucuparia (R. vulgaris)
Decorating Russian forests is spreading tree with pinnate leaves acquires autumn golden-red coloration, while at the end of spring - early summer forms corymbose inflorescences of whitish cream fragrant flowers. In the autumn of their place ripe red fruits. Motherland - Russia, Europe. The height and diameter of the plant - 5x2 m (20). Maximum height - 12 m.
"Aspleniifolia"
We sort the leaves are cut at the edges deeper than the original species.
"Sheerwater Seedling"
The variety has a narrow crown and suitable for growing in small gardens. Ripening of fruits in the autumn of large clusters of orange-red color. food grade obtained in Russia, in which the bitterness in the fruit is practically absent.
S. cashmiriana (R. Kashmir)
Small tree with pinkish fruits. Graceful pinnate leaves with small teeth along the edges of bright green above, below grayish-green. Drooping clusters of large white fruits persist on the tree after leaf fall. Spreading tree with a rounded crown originally from the Himalayas. In spite of the southern origin, can withstand temperatures down to -35 ° C. The height and diameter of the plant - 4x3 m (20). Maximum height -7 m.
S. intermedia (P. intermediate, P. Swedish)
A small tree with a rounded crown, large brilliant scarlet fruit and spring blooming white flowers. Pinkish stamens. Simple, slightly lobed leaves are dark green, shiny, below grayish-green. Homeland -S.-Z. Europe. The height and diameter of the plant - 7x5 m (20). Maximum height - 12 m.
"Brouwers"
Grade vertical stem or stems and more compact crown.
S. joseph Rock
Slender tree with red, purple and orange autumn leaves. Large bunches of fruit at first yellowish-cream, but after maturation - bright orange-yellow. Pinnate leaves consist of narrow leaves with sharp teeth at the edges; they top the bright green, from below a dull green. Motherland - China. Relatively thermophilic tree damaged by frost below 17 ° C. The height and diameter of the plant - 6x3 m (20). The maximum height of 9 meters.
"Kewensis" (P. kyuskaya)
Small tree with a vertical shaft and abundant dense clusters of brilliant scarlet berries. Feathery foliage becomes a decorative stain in the fall. Relatively frost resistant hybrid. The height and diameter of the plant - 4x2 m (20). The maximum height of 6 m.
S. koehneana (P. Kone)
Shrub with upright stems and small bright green pinnate leaves. Drooping clusters of whitish-cream fruit sit on reddish stalks. Rodina - C. China. In central Russia may be damaged by frost below -15 ° C. The height and diameter of the plants - 100x80 cm (5 years). Maximum height - 3 m.
S. reducta (R. reduced)
Miniature mnogostebelny bush forming thickets and suitable for cultivation in the rock garden. Blooming spring inflorescence of small flowers in autumn turn into bunches of pink berries. Small pinnate leaves in autumn become reddish-bronze color. Motherland - China. In central Russia winters with good snow cover. The height and diameter of the plants - 60x60 cm (5 years). The maximum height-60h100 see.
S. sargentiana (P. Sargent)
Large tree with a rounded crown, the branches of which in winter are covered with large sticky buds. Spring unfold matte-green pinnate leaves up to 30 cm, acquiring autumn brilliant orange-red color. White flowers, gathered in corymbose inflorescences wide, eventually turn into the small orange-red fruit. Homeland - the south-west China. It withstands temperatures down to -30 ° C. The height and diameter of the plant - 5x4 m (20). Maximum height - 10 m.
S. thibetica "John Mitchell" (R. Tibetan)
Green berries ripen in late summer, getting a yellow or orange color. Leaves simple, almost around a length of 20 cm; shiny on top, they are dark green, the bottom covered with silvery hair. In autumn the leaves turn yellow. Large tree with a rounded crown. Homeland - the south-west China. Withstand the climate of central Russia. The height and diameter of the plant - 6x3 m (20). Maximum height - 20 m.
S. vilmorinii (R. Vilmorin)
Graceful leaves, resembling fern leaves, autumn becomes saturated red or purple. Ripening fruits change color from carmine-pink to pinkish-white. The major shrub or small tree with rounded crown and arcuately curving shoots, the diameter of which is often equal to the height. Relatively thermophilic species that carries frost not less than -23 ° C. The height and diameter of the plant - 3,5h2,4 m (20). The maximum height of 4,5 m.
cultivation
Plant in autumn or spring in a sunny or lightly shaded spot with well-drained soil types.
reproduction
Cultivars are propagated by means of vaccination. The plants obtained from the seeds, can be very different from the parent instance.
pruning
Not required.
Pests and diseases
Some harm could cause aphids, weevils and caterpillars. Occasionally suffers from rust and fruit rot.
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