Sorbus aucuparia - Rowen Perennials Best planted in well drained

Best planted in well drained soil with regular watering in summer and protection from drying winds

snapdragon-like

Happiest in semi shaded spot in the garden where it will grow to about 1m

but a very slow grower

bell-shaped white flowers hang from the branches in early summer

Sorbus aucuparia - Rowen Perennials Best planted in well drainedFewer trees have had a bigger reputation in European mythology and folklore than the Rowen or Mountain Ash where it was believed to protect from malevolent spirits. Native to much of Europe and western Asia, this small deciduous tree has quite attractive leaves masses of spring flowers and bold clusters of fruit in autumn that can be used culinary