Japanese rowan

How to Grow and Care for Japanese rowan

Japanese rowan · Sorbus commixta

Prefers moist but well-drained acid or neutral soil in full sun or light dappled shade

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Japanese rowan

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Prefers moist but well-drained acid or neutral soil in full sun or light dappled shade

How to Water Japanese rowan?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Japanese rowan?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Japanese rowan?

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What Soil Is Best for Japanese rowan?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Japanese rowan?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Japanese rowan?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Japanese rowan?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate Japanese rowan?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn, taking semi-ripe cuttings in early summer, chip budding in summer or grafting in winter

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How to Transplant Japanese rowan?

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How to Care for Japanese rowan in Winter?

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How to Plant Japanese rowan?

Prefers moist but well-drained acid or neutral soil in full sun or light dappled shade

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How to Repot Japanese rowan?

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How to Harvest Japanese rowan?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight, apple canker, silver leaf and honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, blister mites, scale insects, glasshouse red spider mite and sawflies

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The Toxicity of Japanese rowan

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of Japanese rowan

Plant typeTrees
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEastern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Sorbus commixta
Genus
Sorbus
Family
Rosaceae
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FAQs About Japanese rowan

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