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Other Names:  Rowan, Rowan Tree

Description:

A dense, columnar accent tree featuring clusters of white flowers in spring followed by red berries into winter; attractive compound leaves turn red in fall; ideal as a vertical accent in the landscape; very slow growing; needs well drained soil

Ornamental Features

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

Landscape Attributes

Luxor Pyramidal Mountain Ash is a deciduous tree with a narrowly upright and columnar growth habit. 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

Luxor Pyramidal Mountain Ash is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Accent
• Vertical Accent

Planting & Growing

Luxor Pyramidal Mountain Ash will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 10 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 3 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under 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 locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. This plant should not require much in the way of fertilizing once established, although it may appreciate a shot of general-purpose fertilizer from time to time early in the growing season. 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.

 

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