Chinese Rowan A lovely tree with outstanding autumn colour, Sorbus discolor is a small, moderately vigorous, deciduous tree with ascending branches and an open, ovoid crown. The leaves are divided into 11-17 serrated leaflets and are deep green, bluish-green on the underside, turning fiery red and orange in autumn. Loose, pink-tinged white flowerheads, umbels 4”/10cm wide, appear in May and are followed in late summer by clusters of creamy-yellow berries on red stalks, contrasting well with the autumn foliage. Chinese Rowan is a low-maintenance tree that needs minimal pruning, and the berries are good for hungry birds. A good choice for the smaller garden Site: Tolerates exposure and urban pollutionSoil: Well drained, slightly acid soilPosition: Partial shadeSeason of Interest: Late spring to autumnHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: 20-26’ (6-8m) Spread: 13-23’ (4-7m) Photo by Allan Harris, cropped, and licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.