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I am going to plant a rowan tree, but dont want it to get too big. If I plant it in a large container, will this restrict its growth ?

One of those roottrainer sacks might do it...  :-\

Hi Hosta.  I haven't tried but my guess would be 'yes'.  Think you are going to need at least a half barrel sized container 'tho. 

G x

Thats the kind of container I was thinking about Georgie - Will give it a go  :)

Great choice of tree, Hosta.  Good luck with it.   :)

G x

This info might help; http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/Containerised%20shrubs/Containerised%20shrubs.htm

Hosta

The Japanese rowan (Sorbus commixta) is smaller than the ordinary Rowan or mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) and might be happier in a pot (a large one, as Georgie says). Its dark green leaves flush yellow, red and purple in autumn. After white flowers in spring, it produces lots of orange or orange-red berries which mistle thrushes and blackbirds like eating.  I haven't got one in my garden, but would certainly like one!

hi, there are rowans and rowans! the standard sorbus is likely to struggle in a pot but take a look at S.Vilmorinii, S.huphensis, S.Cashmeriana - these delicate rowans are likely to manage in a very large container with plenty of watering. They are gorgeous though.

I've got a Joseph Rock which is small and very lovely.  Seems to be slow-growing too.

I have a Rowan which was put into a pot over 12 years ago the pot is 15 inches across and 8 inches deep i take it out every 2 years and give the roots a trim.
I just treat it like a bonsai it is only 18 inches high and comes on well year after year.

I dont know what kind they are yet, have got 10 being delivered to the school  (free)   - far too many, so was kinda hoping I could have a couple of spares  ;)