Sorbus aucuparia
Rowan
Common names: Mountain ash, Wild cherry, Quitsche
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Description
The rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) is a small, exceptionally winter-hardy tree that produces white cluster flowers in May and bright orange‑red berry clusters from August onward. The wild form’s berries are raw, bitter‑tasting; when cooked and clarified they yield a fine, tart jelly suitable for wild game and cheese. The cultivar ‘Edulis’ is mild enough for direct use. The tree is an invaluable food source for more than sixty bird species.
Care instructions
Plant the rowan in autumn (October, week 42) in a sunny to partially shaded spot. It is low‑maintenance, frost‑hardy even in high mountains, and tolerates harsh conditions. Harvest the berry clusters in August/September when fully colored, and remove bitterness by cooking or a brief frost before processing.
Pruning
Diseases & pests
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Erwinia amylovora
Erwinia amylovora
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