Sorbus aucuparia Pendula - Rowan
Sorbus aucuparia Pendula - Rowan
Sorbus aucuparia Pendula
Rowan, Mountain Ash
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Description
Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula' is a beautiful form of mountain ash with a weeping habit. It is a small tree usually grafted on a standard that bears a wide crown trailing down to the ground. Its foliage, flowering, and fruiting are identical to those of the classic mountain ash. As tolerant as its parent, this variety from the collection thrives in cool climates in any soil that is not too dry. It naturally establishes itself as a specimen or at the centre of a bed of low plants.
Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula' is a horticultural selection. The wild mountain ash is a tree about fifteen metres high that grows spontaneously in hedges, along pathways, or at the edge of woodlands. Its natural distribution area is very vast, covering much of Europe, Russia, temperate Asia, and extending to Japan. Its great hardiness and tolerance to numerous conditions explain the species' capacity for expansion. Only warm and dry climates deter it. In our countryside, its berries feed wild birds. All mountain ashes belong to the rose family.
Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula' is a variety primarily known to collectors. The plant grows much slower than the typical species, eventually forming a tree of 3 to 4 m in height with a crown spanning over 4 m. Its branches and twigs are arched. Its foliage consists of numerous leaflets (9 to 17, averaging 13), fine and elongated, with a toothed edge. In autumn, the foliage turns yellow, orange, or red before falling. The flowering in white corymbs of about 12 cm in diameter appears in May, and is visited by bees. After pollination, numerous clusters of reddish-orange, very decorative fruits form, measuring 1 cm in diameter. Birds feed on them until December. The root system of the mountain ash is shallow: this tree does not cope well with drought, and strong winds can uproot it. It is very hardy (down to -29°C).
Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula', due to its slow growth and reduced dimensions, can be planted in all gardens. It can be used as a specimen or at the centre of a small varied bed. To accompany it and highlight its unique silhouette, plant ground-cover perennials such as ground ivy and spring bulbs at its base. For added interest, there are many other weeping trees and shrubs, with decorative flowers or foliage, that can be welcomed into the garden.
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Botanical data
Sorbus
aucuparia
Pendula
Rosaceae
Rowan, Mountain Ash
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sorbus aucuparia 'Pendula' is best planted in autumn in most soils, preferably moist, acidic, neutral or slightly calcareous. Not very demanding, it adapts to loamy, clayey or sandy soils, but not too dry. Choose a sunny location, or possibly slightly shaded, and sheltered from the wind, as it is sensitive to it. It is not suitable for a Mediterranean climate or coastal conditions. Dig a planting hole 60 cm on each side and at the bottom, and add some compost to the base if the soil is poor. Soak the container in a bucket for a quarter of an hour to thoroughly moisten the root ball before placing it in the planting hole. Backfill and water generously; water during the first two years to allow the tree to establish well.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.