Rowan Tree Mountain Ash
Bare root stock not available until November 2025 but you can Pre Order to secure your stock now
The Rowan Tree (Sorbus Aucuparia) is a slender, versatile British native celebrated for its golden autumn leaves and scarlet berries. Growing well with sessile oak in woodlands, it is also widely planted in streets and gardens. Its berries are safe to eat, can aid digestion, and can even be made into a vitamin C-rich jelly. Perfect for adding colour, wildlife value, and charm to any landscape.
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Full Description
Bare root stock available Oct-April or PRE ORDER NOW and reserve
The Rowan Tree, also known as Mountain Ash (Sorbus Aucuparia), is a charming British native species admired for its elegance, hardiness, and seasonal beauty. Commonly seen among the acid, rocky uplands of northern Britain and Wales, it grows well in woodlands alongside sessile oak, adding diversity and colour to natural landscapes.
In spring, clusters of creamy-white flowers attract bees and other pollinators, which later give way to vivid scarlet berries that persist into autumn. By October, the Rowan is transformed into a spectacular display of golden foliage and radiant berries, creating a truly memorable sight. The berries themselves are not poisonous and have traditional uses for digestion. They can also be made into a vitamin C-rich jelly, often served with game.
The Rowan’s slender form makes it highly versatile. It is widely planted in streets, parks, and gardens, providing striking autumn colour without overwhelming smaller spaces. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in poor soils and exposed sites, offering both ornamental appeal and wildlife value. With its graceful structure, colourful fruit, and ecological benefits, the Rowan Tree is a timeless addition to any garden or landscape.
Delivery
Within 24 hours of placing your order, we will contact you to confirm an exact delivery date. Most orders are delivered within 5 working days. Your plants will be freshly lifted and packaged the day before dispatch to ensure they arrive in the best possible condition.
If you have a preferred delivery date please use the comments box and we will try our best to accommodate this (not available at weekends).
Although items can remain in their packaging for 7–10 days if kept frost-free, we recommend planting bareroot trees as soon as possible after delivery.
We use a courier service, and a signature is required on delivery unless you specify a safe place in the comments box when placing your order.
Small Orders (UK Mainland Only)
Orders of 1–15 plants in size 40/60cm can often be sent via Royal Mail for £8.90.
Please note: Your basket will initially show a delivery charge of £15.75 + VAT, but if you request Royal Mail delivery in the comments box, we will adjust the payment for you once we receive the order.
England and Wales Standard Delivery Charges
| Order Total | Delivery Cost |
| £0 – £75.99 | £15.75 + VAT |
| £76 – £200.99 | £23.10 + VAT |
| £201 – £300.99 | £31.50 + VAT |
| £301 – £500.99 | £42.00 + VAT |
| £501 – £1000.99 | £47.25 + VAT |
| £1001+ | £52.50 + VAT |
Mainland Scotland Standard Delivery Charges
| Order Total | Delivery Cost |
| £0 – £75.99 | £21.00 + VAT |
| £76 – £150.99 | £29.82 + VAT |
| £151 – £300.99 | £39.90 + VAT |
| £301 – £500.99 | £52.50 + VAT |
| £501 – £1000.99 | £58.80 + VAT |
| £1001+ | £65.10 + VAT |
Click and Collect
Click and collect available free of charge from: Tree Shop Ltd., Harts Barn, Monmouth Road, Longhope, GL17 0QD, UK
