Rowan Chinese Lace One of the smallest rowans, Sorbus ‘Chinese Lace’ is a small, upright, deciduous tree of misleadingly delicate appearance. Creamy-white flowers flowers appear in May, followed in late summer by long clusters of long-lasting deep red berries. The leaves are very distinctive, dark green, and deeply divided to give a lacy appearance, turning reddish-purple in autumn. Rowan Chinese Lace is fast-growing, and makes a lovely specimen tree for the small garden. Site: Tolerates exposureSoil: Any reasonably well drained soil, acid to neutral soils preferredPosition: Full sun or lightly dappled shadeSeason of Interest: Spring, summer, autumn, early winterHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 13-26’ (4-8m) Spread: 13-26’ (4-8m)