Sorbus aucuparia L.
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) is a long-lived, deciduous tree that is native to Europe and western Asia. It was introduced to New Zealand as an ornamental tree and was first recorded in the wild (naturalised) in 1904. The tree grows up to about 15 metres tall and has compound leaves with 9–19 serrated leaflets. It flowers from October to November, producing dense clusters of small white flowers, which develop into bright orange-red berries. It tolerates frost, cold conditions and a range of soil types. It reproduces by seed. Seeds are dispersed by birds and other animals that eat the berries.
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