Northern mountain-ash
Sorbus decora
Northern mountain-ash is a beautiful, cold-hardy ornamental tree prized for its showy white spring flowers and brilliant clusters of orange-red berries that persist well into winter, providing vital food for birds. It performs best in cool climates with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils and is an excellent choice for northern or high-elevation landscapes. Once established, it requires very little maintenance beyond occasional watering during prolonged droughts.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Slow
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
180″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Partially Dry Between Waterings Once Established
Soil pH
4 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 13, 2019 by that's someguy (cc-by-sa)
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