Description: European mountain-ash, also known as rowan, is a European native appreciated for its upright and copious branching, which gives its crown an oval appearance. Dense clusters of tiny white flowers mature to orange-red fruits in the fall. It is distinguished from its American cousin, American mountain-ash (Sorbus americana) by the long, bent (villous) hairs on the twigs, undersides of leaves, and bud scales. Birds relish the orange fruits in the fall. Rowan is simple to germinate despite being difficult to extract. The extracted seed should be mixed with equal parts horticultural sand or a sand/compost mixture (for these seeds the addition of compost to the mixture can help break dormancy). Use 50% leafmould or peat-free compost and 50% horticultural sand. For each handful of seeds add two or three handfuls of mixture. Select a pot that has enough room for this seed/sand mixture (and a bit more) and put a layer of stones in the bottom. Cover the stones with sand. Place the seed/sand mixture on top of this and cover this with 2-3cm sand. Label the pot and stand in a shady spot outdoors. The pot needs to remain outside for the winter. Water the pots if they show signs of drying out and protect from birds and mice if they discover your seeds. Never allow the seeds to dry out, or they may not germinate in the first spring after collection. They prefer a fertile, well-drained soil enriched with lots of organic matter, which holds plenty of moisture in spring and summer, doesn't dry out or become waterlogged. Mountain ash trees will grow in just about all soils types. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
Price: 10.96 USD
Location: Russell, Iowa
End Time: 2024-08-15T07:19:26.000Z
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Brand: CHUXAY GARDEN
Type: Tree Seeds
UPC: 735280979097
