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Asplenifolia (Sorbus aucuparia 'Asplenifolia') is a very attractive and elegant Mountain Ash or Rowan tree with fern-like leaves, a stiff, neat, upright habit. It carries large bunches of pretty red berries.
A medium height tree, so expect a height of up to 6 metres (20 foot) after 10 years.
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See What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Sorbus Aaucuparia 'Asplenifolia'
The trees *Sorbus Aaucuparia 'Asplenifolia came this morning - no problems. Thank you for continuing to work in these scary times. You are much appreciated. Tree Fairy xxx 0620-26281
Hi Alan, New Rowan tree *(Asplenifolia Mountain Ash) and Red Corkscrew Hazel both arrived in good time, they have both been planted now and the customer was pleased.Many thanks for your help. Kind regards Sue 0221 180-240cm option.
(Sorbus Asplenifolia) Trees arrived today – look really good, many thanks. Looing forward to the fig arriving as well?!! Regards Sian Wigram 0220
The tree has now arrived at its destination and my brother is very pleased with it. Thank you. Regards Tom Adams 0520
All trees now arrived and safely in the soil Thankyou !I am going to order two more different types so hopefully they too will be grown soon. Best wishes Shirley 0818
My order of a Rowan (Asplenifolia Mountain Ash) arrived today safely, thanks very much!, Tony 0116
My two trees arrived this morning very well packaged & protected. I am very impressed & will definitely order more from yourselves soon. WOW so healthy & green too!Thank you! Sue Fry. 0514
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Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
Sorbus Not Flowering
Sounds like it might need a fertilizer. Nitrogen encourages leafy growth, often at the expense of flowers and fruit. Select a fruit tree specific fertilizer, or use a fertilizer that promotes flowers, such as "0-10-10" or "15-30-15." The numbers represent the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contained by the fertilizer. Berry production does vary each year due in to weather conditions.
