Rowan / Mountain Ash 'Aspleniifolia'

'Aspleniifolia' is an elegant and distinct cultivar of the native Rowan, notable for its deeply cut, fern-like leaflets that give the tree a particularly fine and delicate texture. Like the species, it is a robust and hardy small tree, perfectly suited to the UK climate, including colder or more exposed northern regions. In late spring, it produces flattened clusters of creamy-white flowers that are attractive to pollinators. These are followed in autumn by heavy bunches of bright orange-red berries, which are a vital food source for birds like thrushes and waxwings. The foliage turns magnificent shades of orange and red in the autumn months. Its upright, oval habit makes it suitable for gardens of various sizes. It is tolerant of most soil types, including acidic and sandy soils, provided they are well-drained, and it prefers a position in full sun to partial shade.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.

Hardiness: H7 — below −20°C.

Flowering: May, Jun.