Pink Pearl

'Pink Pearl' is a small upright-growing rowan tree, named for its clusters of very attractive pink-flecked white fruitlets.

The leaves are highly pinnate - each leaf seems to consist of separate leaflets. They turn a purple / bronze colour in the autumn.

History

Pink Pearl was developed by Hillier Nurseries in the UK in the 1950s.

Pink Pearl characteristics

• Gardening skillBeginner
• Fruit persistencePersistent
• Food usesNot suitable for humans
• PruningLight prune
• Country of originUnited Kingdom
• Period of origin1950 - 1999
• Fruit colourPinkWhite

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