Sheerwater Seedling rowan
Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones3 to 6
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sheerwater Seedling' rowan (Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling') is a tree for cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate with an erect habit. It blooms in early to late spring, and birds visit the tree.
Pairs well with Miss Kim lilac, Cheerfulness daffodil, Spiked speedwell, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.