Young Rowan trees need regular watering to establish a strong root system, especially during dry spells.

Once established, they are more drought-tolerant but benefit from deep watering during prolonged periods of heat and dryness to ensure good fruit development and overall health. Avoid waterlogging.

Prune Rowan trees during their dormant period, typically in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins.

Focus on removing any dead, diseased, or damaged branches, as well as any crossing or rubbing limbs to improve air circulation and overall tree health.

Light shaping can be done to maintain a desirable form, but avoid heavy pruning which can reduce the following season's berry yield.

Rowan can be propagated from seeds, which require stratification. Softwood cuttings taken in early summer can also be rooted, though success rates vary.

Grafting is another method, often used for specific cultivars or to achieve desired rootstock characteristics.

As a tree, Rowan is typically planted directly in the ground and does not require repotting. If grown in a container when very young, it will eventually need to be transplanted to a larger pot or, ideally, into the garden once it outgrows its container.