{"product_id":"rowan-sorbus-aucparia","title":"Rowan (sorbus aucparia)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative deciduous tree (up to 15–20m tall), extremely hardy and tolerant of poor, acidic, or exposed sites, including uplands, coastal areas, and windy locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpectacular seasonal interest: clusters of white flowers in spring (nectar for pollinators), bright red\/orange berries in late summer (vital winter food for birds like thrushes and blackbirds).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports wildlife extensively – flowers attract bees\/butterflies, berries feed birds, leaves host moth caterpillars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinnate leaves turn fiery red-orange in autumn; attractive creamy bark and compact form make it an excellent ornamental specimen or street tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-maintenance, wind-resistant, and pollution-tolerant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as Mountain \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-aPIXeAmpO8?si=ao_tShLfGUXiLDNx\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAsh\u003c\/a\u003e due to its ability to grow in upland areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: Bare-root November–March (dormant season); container-grown autumn or spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Full sun to partial shade; moist but well-drained, preferably acidic to neutral soil (tolerates poor\/gravelly sites but dislikes heavy wet clay) -unsuitable for tiny gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation: Dig hole twice root width; add organic matter to very poor soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Set at original depth (check trunk soil mark); stake young trees in exposed sites; firm in, water well, mulch base (keep clear of trunk) to control weeds and conserve soil moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAftercare: Water regularly first few years in dry spells; minimal pruning (remove dead\/damaged in winter); protect young trees from rabbits\/deer; self-fertile so one tree berries well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"20-40cm","offer_id":58497682375000,"sku":null,"price":0.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58497682407768,"sku":null,"price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"90-120cm","offer_id":58497682440536,"sku":null,"price":2.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_7340.jpg?v=1789986955","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/rowan-sorbus-aucparia","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}