Free garden planner — save plants, plan beds, and get sowing reminders for your spot.
Sign up freeSorbus aucuparia
Sorbus aucuparia is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree native to Europe and western Asia, typically growing 10–15 meters tall. It is valued for its bright orange-red berries in autumn, attractive pinnate foliage that colors yellow-red in fall, and white spring flowers that attract pollinators. The tree is hardy, adaptable to various climates, and provides food for birds and wildlife.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, Belgian EndiveGreat and ChervilGreat nearby.Water: Medium · Height: 1200 cm · Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates a wide range of soil types including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
Prunus besseyi
fruit
Shares Rowan's vulnerability to aphids — same companion strategies apply
Prunus padus L.
treeA fellow Rosaceae — similar growing habits to Rowan
Mespilus germanica
treeSame aphids challenge as Rowan — similar protective companions help
Cichorium intybus
vegetableThrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Rowan
These three thrive alongside Rowan — and alongside each other.
