Showy Mountain Ash

Price range: $4.00 through $4.35

Showy mountain ash has spring flowers, vibrant clusters of berries, and amazing fall color. It is a great landscape choice for colder regions. Both birds and small animals eat the berries.

Description

Showy Mountain ash is a small deciduous tree native to the northeast United States and Quebec. It is similar to our American Mountain Ash which grows on the hills at Porcupine Hollow. I don’t notice the mountain Ash until the orange berries form, then I see them on all the hills.

Scientific Name: Sorbus decora
Zone: 2-6 Find Your Growing Zone
Mature Height: 20-30 ft
Mature Width: 15-20 ft
Growth Rate: 12-24″
Soil:  Moist, acidic and well drained
Sun Requirements: Sun
Fall Color: Brown- Copper
Wildlife Value: This is a tree that will bring birds into the area to eat the berries. Small mammals also eat the berries.

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