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European mountain ash

European mountain ash

Sorbus aucuparia

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3bZone 7b

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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
Family
Rosaceae

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with