Sorbus auc. 'Rossica Major' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Rowan 'Rossica Major' (Sorbus aucuparia) is a small ovoid tree with decorative, red, round fruits. These are large. It produces white flowers arranged in panicles in May. The Rowan 'Rossica Major' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 6 metres. The Rowan 'Rossica Major' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Pyrus aucuparia.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * easy to care for * wind-resistant, flood-tolerant, cannot be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Rowan 'Rossica Major' are medium green, pinnate and alternate. Rowan 'Rossica Major' turns bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Bark
Dark brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Rowan 'Rossica Major' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Rowan 'Rossica Major' sets beautiful accents together with: Common Snowball, Common Privet.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from October to November.

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white flowers of Rowan 'Rossica Major' appear in panicles in May.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica Major' are particularly decorative. These appear from August and are large.

Use
Solitary, consumption, bird food plant

Root
Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica Major' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms deep roots.