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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Rowan (Sorbus Aucuparia or Cashmiriana) Rowan (Sorbus Aucuparia or Cashmiriana)  - (Tree Type (Outdoors)) Also commonly termed "Mountain Ash" - or "Quickbeam in USA. The "Aucuparia" is the most common variety but others , such as "Cashmiriana" also are less frequently cultivated. Pale smoothish trunk supports spreading branches from which sprout 6 or 7 pairs of oval, serrated leaflets on the aucuparia and up to 9 pairs on the cashmiriana. The aucuparia bears cream/white flowers in spring/early summer and orange/red berries in late summer/early autumn. The cashmiriana has pink flowers. STYLE : Most styles except formal upright and broom. WARNING : Protect from extreme temperatures. Care Info REPOT : Every 1-2 years before bud-break. SOIL : Free draining soil : 40:60 grit:organic. PRUNE : Branch prune in winter. PINCH : Trim back shoots to 1 or 2 leaves during summer to create/maintain shape. WATER : Water well in growing season, sparingly in winter. FEED : Two weekly balanced feed during growing season. WARNING : Protect from extreme temperatures.

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