Showy Mountain Ash
The Showy Mountain Ash features showy white spring flowers, pinnately compound leaves and striking red fall fruit. The berries often remain on the tree after the leaves fall, which provides a pleasant winter appearance. The tree is excellent at attracting birds to any yard. The leaves are dark green and transition to orange / red in the fall. Bark is typically smooth and grey, becoming scaly as the tree matures. The tree is slow growing and compact, making it a perfect addition to smaller sites. The tree can be planted as an accent or shade tree.
Description
| Common Name |
Showy Mountain Ash |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Sorbus decora |
| Form |
Oval |
| Life Span |
50+ |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Mature Height |
7.5m |
| Mature Spread |
5.5m |
| Flower Colour |
White |
| Fragrance |
Lightly fragrant |
| Fall Colour |
orange |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun ,Partial shade |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2 |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
The fruit of a Showy Mountain Ash attract hungry birds and animals, but are too bitter / acidic to be eaten fresh off the tree. They can however, be made into jellies! |
| Folk Lore |
Contrary to its common name, it is not an Ash at all, but rather it is from the rose family. This tree is fondly know as a rowan tree in England. ,The botanical name quite literally means (showy fruit) in latin |
| Available Sizes |
40mm |
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