SEEDS OF ROWAN - SORBUS AUCUPARIA
Ornamental tree used to shape hedges. The edible fruits are used to make jellies. Timber. FRM. Source identified.
Deciduous tree growing up to 10m with little white fowers. Lanceolate and serrated leaves. The berries are bright red and set in branches.
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| Flowering |
| Attracts Wildlife | Seed eating birds |
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| Average germination (%) | 60 |
| Climate Zone | Mountain, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | White |
| Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC), No drought resistant |
| Plant use | Bonsai, Culinary, Erosion control, Gardening, Medicinal, Reforestation, Singular, Timber |
| Seeds per gram | 250 |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist |
| Soil - Ph | Neutral |
| Soil - Type | Loam |
| Stratification | Yes |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Depending on the geographical areas and altitude sowing can take place from February to April. To obtain a more regular and faster germination stratify in cold the seeds for 75-105 days before the sowing. It is possible to use a sowing substrate for potting or soil from the garden together with a sowing substrate if the sowing is made directly into the garden. The substrate must be wet but not soggy until the germination is completed.
Prefers slightly humid and well-drained lime soils. It is found in the woods or on fresh and stony slopes.
The berries act as a lure to attract birds. It has astringent properties. Good timber. The wood is very hard and used in turnery.
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