Essbare Vogelbeere / Eberesche 'Konzentra'

Season Overview

Description

The edible rowan / mountain ash 'Konzentra' is a decorative deciduous tree. It delights gardeners in spring with its magnificent flowers. (Bot.) Sorbus aucuparia 'Konzentra' has a strong structure with an upright and loose growth habit. The shrub reaches a height of nine to twelve meters. The crown is oval at first and becomes rounded over time. The tree, which is resistant to urban climates, is suitable as a specimen or for mixed plantings. The edible rowan / mountain ash 'Konzentra' adorns itself with white flowers from May to June. These grow in large numbers in umbrella panicles on the branches. The flowers attract bees, bumblebees and other insects. The flowers develop into beautiful berries in summer, which glow orange-red from August. These are edible and rich in vitamins. They are harvested from the end of August to the beginning of October. The berries can be processed into delicious juices, liqueurs, jams and jellies.

Growing tips

The leaves of this rowan are alternate, pinnate and up to 15 centimetres long. They are lighter on the underside than on the upper side. In autumn, Sorbus aucuparia 'Konzentra' impresses with its fantastic foliage color. The leaves turn various shades of yellow, orange and red. The edible rowan is valued as an ornamental and bird protection tree and can be planted as a pioneer tree in polluted areas. The edible rowan / mountain ash 'Konzentra' attracts everyone's attention with its orange-red berries and in autumn the deep red color of the foliage is a real eye-catcher. The edible rowan / mountain ash 'Konzentra' grows anywhere and is undemanding. A sunny to semi-shady location and humus-rich, fresh soil are ideal. Temperatures of up to -34°C are no problem for the edible rowan / mountain ash 'Konzentra'. No special protection is required for this deciduous fruit tree. In late autumn, the brightly colored leaves fall off and the fruit tree goes into hibernation. Next spring, 'Konzentra' sprouts again and delights with its abundance of flowers.

Details

Plant distance

300 cm

Row spacing

300 cm

Seeding depth

Not specified