Other Names:  Rowan, Rowan Tree

Brand:  Bylands

Description:

An upright, rounded accent tree with clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by bright orange-red berries that persist into winter; dark green leaves turn orange-red in fall; noted for hardiness and resistance to sunscald; needs well drained soil

Ornamental Features

Skinner's Mountain Ash features showy clusters of white flowers held atop the branches in mid spring. The orange fruits with red overtones are held in abundance in spectacular clusters from early fall to late winter. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The oval compound leaves turn outstanding shades of orange and red in the fall. The smooth dark brown bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape.

Landscape Attributes

Skinner's Mountain Ash is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and usually looks its best without pruning, although it will tolerate pruning. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Disease

Skinner's Mountain Ash is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Shade

Planting & Growing

Skinner's Mountain Ash will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.