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Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia

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Sorbus aucuparia, or Rowan, is a hardy, fast-growing tree with striking clusters of red berries, stunning autumn foliage, and a dense growth habit. Perfect for hedging, privacy screens, or ornamental planting, it provides year-round interest, supports wildlife, and is easy to maintain in various garden conditions.

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Pot Grown (9 sizes)

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£2.09 each
10% off10–19 plants£1.98 each
15% off20–49 plants£1.87 each
20% off50–99 plants£1.76 each
25% off100+ plants£1.65 each
Current price £2.19each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 15-30cm, Pot Grown

15-30cm

£2.19 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£3.99 each
10% off10–19 plants£3.78 each
15% off20–49 plants£3.57 each
20% off50–99 plants£3.36 each
25% off100+ plants£3.15 each
Current price £4.19each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 30-50cm, Pot Grown

30-50cm

£4.19 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£6.46 each
10% off10–19 plants£6.12 each
15% off20–49 plants£5.78 each
20% off50–99 plants£5.44 each
25% off100+ plants£5.10 each
Current price £6.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 50-70cm, Pot Grown

50-70cm

£6.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£10.26 each
10% off10–19 plants£9.72 each
15% off20–49 plants£9.18 each
20% off50–99 plants£8.64 each
25% off100+ plants£8.10 each
Current price £10.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 70-90cm, Pot Grown

70-90cm

£10.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£15.96 each
10% off10–19 plants£15.12 each
15% off20–49 plants£14.28 each
20% off50–99 plants£13.44 each
25% off100+ plants£12.60 each
Current price £16.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 90-110cm, Pot Grown

90-110cm

£16.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£21.66 each
10% off10–19 plants£20.52 each
15% off20–49 plants£19.38 each
20% off50–99 plants£18.24 each
25% off100+ plants£17.10 each
Current price £22.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 110-130cm, Pot Grown

110-130cm

£22.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£32.11 each
10% off10–19 plants£30.42 each
15% off20–49 plants£28.73 each
20% off50–99 plants£27.04 each
25% off100+ plants£25.35 each
Current price £33.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 130-150cm, Pot Grown

130-150cm

£33.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£49.21 each
10% off10–19 plants£46.62 each
15% off20–49 plants£44.03 each
20% off50–99 plants£41.44 each
25% off100+ plants£38.85 each
Current price £51.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 150-170cm, Pot Grown

150-170cm

£51.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm · Pot Grown

5% off5–9 plants£57.76 each
10% off10–19 plants£54.72 each
15% off20–49 plants£51.68 each
20% off50–99 plants£48.64 each
25% off100+ plants£45.60 each
Current price £60.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 170-200cm, Pot Grown

170-200cm

£60.79 each

Root Ball (3 sizes)

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 150-170cm, Root Ball

150-170cm · Root Ball

5% off5–9 plants£18.81 each
10% off10–19 plants£17.82 each
15% off20–49 plants£16.83 each
20% off50–99 plants£15.84 each
25% off100+ plants£14.85 each
Current price £19.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 150-170cm, Root Ball

150-170cm

£19.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 170-200cm, Root Ball

170-200cm · Root Ball

5% off5–9 plants£21.66 each
10% off10–19 plants£20.52 each
15% off20–49 plants£19.38 each
20% off50–99 plants£18.24 each
25% off100+ plants£17.10 each
Current price £22.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 170-200cm, Root Ball

170-200cm

£22.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 200-230cm, Root Ball

200-230cm · Root Ball

5% off5–9 plants£29.26 each
10% off10–19 plants£27.72 each
15% off20–49 plants£26.18 each
20% off50–99 plants£24.64 each
25% off100+ plants£23.10 each
Current price £30.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 200-230cm, Root Ball

200-230cm

£30.79 each

Bare Root (7 sizes)

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 15-30cm, Bare Root

15-30cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£1.71 each
10% off10–19 plants£1.62 each
15% off20–49 plants£1.53 each
20% off50–99 plants£1.44 each
25% off100+ plants£1.35 each
Current price £1.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 15-30cm, Bare Root

15-30cm

£1.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£1.90 each
10% off10–19 plants£1.80 each
15% off20–49 plants£1.70 each
20% off50–99 plants£1.60 each
25% off100+ plants£1.50 each
Current price £1.99each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 30-50cm, Bare Root

30-50cm

£1.99 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£2.66 each
10% off10–19 plants£2.52 each
15% off20–49 plants£2.38 each
20% off50–99 plants£2.24 each
25% off100+ plants£2.10 each
Current price £2.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 50-70cm, Bare Root

50-70cm

£2.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 70-90cm, Bare Root

70-90cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£3.61 each
10% off10–19 plants£3.42 each
15% off20–49 plants£3.23 each
20% off50–99 plants£3.04 each
25% off100+ plants£2.85 each
Current price £3.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 70-90cm, Bare Root

70-90cm

£3.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 90-110cm, Bare Root

90-110cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£4.56 each
10% off10–19 plants£4.32 each
15% off20–49 plants£4.08 each
20% off50–99 plants£3.84 each
25% off100+ plants£3.60 each
Current price £4.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 90-110cm, Bare Root

90-110cm

£4.79 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 110-130cm, Bare Root

110-130cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£5.03 each
10% off10–19 plants£4.77 each
15% off20–49 plants£4.50 each
20% off50–99 plants£4.24 each
25% off100+ plants£3.97 each
Current price £5.29each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 110-130cm, Bare Root

110-130cm

£5.29 each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 130-150cm, Bare Root

130-150cm · Bare Root

In stock
5% off5–9 plants£5.51 each
10% off10–19 plants£5.22 each
15% off20–49 plants£4.93 each
20% off50–99 plants£4.64 each
25% off100+ plants£4.35 each
Current price £5.79each

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus Aucuparia – 130-150cm, Bare Root

130-150cm

£5.79 each

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Full Description

Sorbus aucuparia, or Rowan, is a hardy, fast-growing tree with striking clusters of red berries, stunning autumn foliage, and a dense growth habit. Perfect for hedging, privacy screens, or ornamental planting, it provides year-round interest, supports wildlife, and is easy to maintain in various garden conditions.

Rowan Hedging Plants - Sorbus aucuparia

Rowan, or Sorbus aucuparia, is a deciduous tree known for its striking clusters of orange-red berries, vibrant autumn foliage, and hardy nature. Often referred to as Mountain Ash, this native British plant is perfect for creating visually appealing hedges or screens. Its seasonal changes—from the bright berries of late summer to the rich red, orange, and yellow hues of autumn—offer year-round interest. The Rowan is a fantastic addition to gardens seeking a plant that provides both aesthetic appeal and support for local wildlife.
Features of Sorbus aucuparia
The Rowan is a small to medium-sized tree, with a spreading habit and attractive compound leaves that turn a rich golden to red colour in autumn. It produces large clusters of bright orange-red berries, which persist into the winter, providing a valuable food source for birds. The tree grows quickly, typically reaching 8 to 12 metres in height, and forms a dense hedge when pruned regularly. Its white spring flowers attract pollinators, while its berries offer winter sustenance for local wildlife.
Why Choose Sorbus aucuparia for Hedging?
Sorbus aucuparia makes an excellent hedge or screen due to its fast growth and dense, bushy habit. It provides year-round interest with its spring flowers, vibrant berries, and autumn foliage. The Rowan is also highly adaptable, thriving in a variety of soils and climates, from city gardens to rural landscapes. It is an ideal choice for adding seasonal colour, wildlife value, and privacy to your garden.
Benefits for Nature
The Rowan is highly beneficial to local wildlife. Its spring flowers provide nectar for bees and other pollinators, while the berries in autumn are an important food source for birds, including thrushes, blackbirds, and redwings. The tree’s dense foliage also offers shelter and nesting sites for small birds and insects, making it a valuable addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
Landscaping and Design Uses
The Rowan works well in both formal and informal garden settings. It can be planted as a standalone tree or used in hedging for privacy screens or windbreaks. The tree’s vibrant berries and stunning autumn colour make it a perfect addition to mixed borders or as a focal point in woodland gardens. It also suits urban settings, thanks to its adaptability to city conditions.
Growing Conditions
Sorbus aucuparia thrives in well-drained, fertile soils, including sandy, loamy, and chalky types. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is highly adaptable to various garden conditions, making it suitable for urban, coastal, or rural gardens. Regular watering during establishment and occasional pruning will help maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth.
Fun Fact
The Rowan’s bright orange-red berries are not only beautiful to look at but have also been historically used in making jams, jellies, and wines. In folklore, the Rowan tree was also considered to have protective qualities, often planted near homes to ward off evil spirits.
Summary
Sorbus aucuparia, or Rowan, is a hardy, fast-growing tree with striking clusters of red berries, stunning autumn foliage, and a dense growth habit. Perfect for hedging, privacy screens, or ornamental planting, it provides year-round interest, supports wildlife, and is easy to maintain in various garden conditions.
Disclaimer
Sorbus aucuparia plants may vary in appearance depending on the season and maturity. Regular pruning will help maintain its shape and encourage a full, dense hedge. Please note that the berries are not recommended for human consumption unless processed.
Planting and care

Choose a position in full sun or partial shade. Keep the soil moist while allowing excess water to drain freely.

Water thoroughly after planting and check soil moisture regularly during establishment, particularly in dry or windy weather. Keep competing weeds clear and avoid piling mulch against stems.

Check support ties as the plant grows. Maintain the supplied shape with pruning appropriate to the species, taking care not to remove more old wood than that species can regenerate.

What you’ll receive

Supplied according to the option you select for this product.

Height: as selected when ordering.
Root Type: as selected when ordering.

Delivery and unpacking

Delivery method by size and root type:
Pot Grown — 15-30cm, 30-50cm, 50-70cm: Box Delivery
Pot Grown — 70-90cm, 90-110cm, 110-130cm, 130-150cm, 150-170cm, 170-200cm: Pallet Delivery
Root Ball — 170-200cm, 150-170cm: Pallet Delivery
Bare Root — 130-150cm, 110-130cm, 90-110cm, 70-90cm: Pallet Delivery
Bare Root — 50-70cm, 30-50cm, 15-30cm: Box Delivery
Root Ball — 200-230cm: Van Delivery

Delivery charges are shown at checkout.

Important information

Do not eat raw rowan berries or let pets gorge on fallen fruit. Raw berries can cause stomach upset; food uses require correct preparation. Keep foliage and pruning waste out of animal feed.

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