Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee; NDSU Extension and Western Area Power Admin., Bismarck, ND.
Sunset®: 1-10,14-17
USDA: 3-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: Europe, North Africa, Middle East
Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, 20 to 60 feet tall (6-18 m), 15 to 25 feet spread (4.5-7 m); dull green leaves, 5 to 9 inches long (12-23 cm), 13 to 25 leaflets, each 0.8 to 2 inches long (2-5 cm)
Flowers: White flowers
Watering Needs: Moderate water, prefers acid soils
Propagation: Seeds, graft for cultivars
Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook.
Rowan was once planted next to the houses to protect them against bad luck.
The name 'aucuparia' is from the Latin for 'bird catcher'.
Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook.
Blooming Habits:
Heavily scented small white flowers, in clusters of 3 to 5 inches wide (7-12 cm), in May.
Fruiting Habits:
Showy clusters of bright deep orange small fruits, 0.4 inch in diameter (1 cm), in September, persistent through the winter. The berries are edible and used to make rowan jelly.
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