Rosiness rowan
£73.00As the name suggests Sorbus rosea 'Rosiness' features candyfloss pink berries. The berries are quite large, and change colour through the autumn from pale to deeper pink. (This differs from some other white or pink-fruiting species, which tend to become whiter as autumn progresses).
The leaves of Rosiness fall relatively early in the autumn, leaving the berries exposed on bare branches into late autumn. The tree looks particularly attractive at this time of year.
This variety is difficult to produce and lacks the vigour of most other Sorbus species - the growth is weak, and it tends to remain a small tree, and we do not recomend it if you have less-than-perfect growing conditions. If in doubt then Sorbus Pink Charm or Eastern Promise are better choices.
Rosiness rowan for sale
Pot-grown
All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.
PG12-year 12L pot-grown tree, £73.00
Medium tree
(2m-3m after 10 years)
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Next deliveries
Delivery from week commencing 2nd February 2026 onwards.
Delivery charges
Delivery for a single tree starts at £9.95, it is calculated based on your postcode.
Growing and Training
'Rosiness' can be planted in partial shade but for the best berry colours full sun is recommended.
'Rosiness' has a more spreading habit than most rowans, which tend to be quite upright.
History
The species Sorbus rosea is relatively new, and many varieties of this species were previously classified as Sorbus cashmiriana - originating from Kashmir. 'Rosiness' is still sometimes referred to as Sorbus cashmiriana 'Rosiness' by older authorities. Most varieties of Sorbus rosea have pink flowers and pink berries, and also pink-tinged shoots, and the pink coloration is more pronounced than in Sorbus cashmiriana. Both Sorbus cashmiriana and Sorbus rosea are small weak-growing species.
As the name suggests, 'Rosiness' was introduced by the University of Liverpool Ness Botanic Gardens.
Rosiness characteristics
- Food usesNot suitable for humans
- Country of originUnited Kingdom
- Flowering monthJune
- Blossom colourPink - light
- Fruit colourPink
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More about rowan
The Rowans or Mountain Ash trees are a group of mostly small trees growing to about 5m-7m, characterised by their heavily segmented or "pinnate" leaves, which often take on attractive autumn colours. They are also known as Mountain Ash trees, because the leaf has a passing resemblance to the common ash - although they are not related.
They are however distantly related to crab-apples and hawthorns, and most varieties bear clusters of fruitlets which hang on the tree into early winter. The fruits are usually red, but there are also yellow and pink varieties. The berries of many species (especially Sorbus aucuparia) can also be cooked and made into rowan jelly, similar to crab-apple jelly.
All forms of rowan are good sources of food for wildlife from late summer into the early winter.
Rowans are easy to grow, and most are tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including acidic soils, clay soils, wet soils, and exposed situations. Many will tolerate chalk, however they prefer well-drained neutral or acidic soils if possible.
Rowans flower very late - in May or June - and often set fruit by mid-summer. This makes them particularly well-adapted to northern climates with short damp summers and cold winters.
Rowans can be grown successfully in areas with long warm summers, provided you pay attention to watering (particularly with young trees) as they do not tolerate drought.
They can be planted in most locations, but for the best fruit and leaf colours plant in full sun.
They are generally healthy trees, although (reflecting their relation with apples) they can be susceptible to fireblight - fortunately not a common disease in the UK. Scab and aphids can also sometimes be a problem.
The growth habit of most varieties is quite upright, making them good street trees.
Most of our Rowan trees are grafted on to Sorbus aucuparia rootstocks, to help give a consistent size and better tolerance to drought. Some are grafted on Sorbus intermedia which is more suitable for the Whitebeam varieties. Although they are usually just planted and allowed to grow naturally, young Sorbus trees can be cut back and shaped and pruned in a similar way to Malus and Prunus.
