Description
Sorbus 'Purple Magic' standard tree 80 cm C5 | Rowan
The Purple Magic Rowan standard tree is Sorbus ‘Purple Magic’, a deciduous Rowan supplied with its crown raised above a trunk. This standard-tree form gives the plant a more defined silhouette than a shrub or multi-stem tree, and changes how it sits within the garden. Its foliage combines purple-tinged and green colours, followed by white flowers in May and June and colourful fruits. The fruits are noted as attractive to birds. The stated average mature height is about 4 m; this refers to the whole plant, not to the trunk or clear-stem height. No mature width or exact crown or trunk measurement is provided. As a broadleaf tree, it loses its leaves in autumn. Its seasonal features give it interest at different points in the year, while the raised crown makes the standard form distinct from other ways the cultivar may be grown. Rowan, also known as Mountain ash, is listed for solitary use and for small gardens and patios. This makes the form worth considering where its upright trunk and elevated crown suit the garden view.
Key features of Rowan (Sorbus 'Purple Magic') as a standard tree
- The white flowers appear in May and June and are a stated ornamental feature. Their flowering season adds interest before the colourful fruits develop.
- The deciduous foliage combines purple-tinged and green colours. The leaf shape is not specified, so the colour is the key foliage detail to consider.
- This product is supplied as a standard tree, with its crown carried above a trunk. The raised form creates a more defined silhouette than shrub-form planting, without a stated trunk height or crown shape.
Uses of a Purple Magic Rowan standard tree in the garden
- Use this standard Rowan as a solitary feature, where its raised crown can create a clear focal point. It is also listed for a small garden or patio setting, without implying that it is supplied in a pot.
- The plant is listed as hardy to USDA zone 4. The supplied temperature figures are -34°C and -29°C, so they should not be read as one exact temperature threshold.
- For a planting combination, choose plants suited to full sun or partial shade and to well-drained, humus-rich, lightly moist soil. No specific companion plants are identified.
The combination of a raised crown, purple-tinged and green foliage, white flowers and colourful fruits gives this Rowan seasonal ornamental interest. Its standard-tree form makes it a distinct focal point to consider for a small garden or patio.
