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European mountain ash

European mountain ash

Sorbus aucuparia

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3bZone 7b

A deciduous tree valued for delicate white flowers in spring and brilliant orange-red berries in fall that persist into winter. Hardy and adaptable, it provides excellent ornamental interest and wildlife food.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
25–40′ tall × 20–30′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 3bZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 7b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

erosion controlhedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefitwindbreakedible

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering, sucker