Now that we know where rowan trees grow it’s time to grow your own.
The best time to plant your rowan tree is in late fall when the young tree is dormant. Plant it in full sun or partly shaded area.
Dig a hole that is 3 times the width of the root ball, then place the tree in the hole and fill it with soil around it.
Use well-drained soils although this tree adapts to any conditions including rocky and clay soils too.
Water this tree deeply and stake your tree for support so that it grows straight up. This tree prefers to have its soil moist most times for better growth...
The rowan tree is tough and tenacious and prone to many diseases and pest infestation. If grown in cold regions, it is not prone to many diseases, but it fights the fire blight with ease in warmer areas...
Did you know you can harvest your own seeds from the rowan berries? Harvest the ripe berries and store them in a bucket for 2 to 3 weeks. Ensure the seeds are in a cool dry place. In those 3 weeks, the seeds mature until they are ready for extraction...