Description
Japanese Rowan ... Sorbus commixta , is a Rowan species in the family Rosaceae ... A compact, broad conical tree with upright branching and dark green, ash-like leaves ... In autumn the foliage turns beautiful yellow , red and purple ... Creamy to white spring flowers appear in heads up to 15cm across , followed by clusters of red or orange-red berries ... syn ; Sorbus aucuparia 'Cooixta'
Sorbus commixta 'Nanakamado' ... Endemic to Japan, Sakhalin, and the Korean island of Ulleungdo ... Rowan are a genus of great value in Australian gardens due to there moderate size , beauty & hardiness and should be promoted as good landscaping trees ... Family:
Rosaceae.