Sargent's Rowan Summersweet Foundation Planting: Place it along

Foundation Planting: Place it along the front of the house where the clean leaf edges read well up close

substantial presence to sunny landscapes that need more than a compact flowering accent

Fall Color: Delivers a vivid red and orange autumn display that stands out in mixed landscapes

Habit: Climbing and trailing vine that can be trained upright on a stake or allowed to spill

Screening: Plant in rows for a tall privacy screen that blocks sightlines and provides year-round coverage

Sargent's Rowan Summersweet Foundation Planting: Place it alongSargent's Rowan (Sorbus sargentiana) Sargent's Rowan is a compact ornamental tree that delivers bold texture, heavy fruit, and standout fall color in a size that fits many residential landscapes. It brings a clean canopy for light shade, then shifts into a dramatic seasonal show as clusters of berries and warm autumn foliage take over. The tree also adds winter character with stout twigs and distinctive sticky buds that look sculptural up close. Use