Profile
Showy Mountainash (Northern Mountainash)
Sorbus decora
Deciduous Tree
Height |
20 - 25 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
10 - 20 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Small, compact tree; leaflets toothed only half-way to the base; larger flowers and fruits than European mountainash; single stem or clump forms available; sun; intolerant of wet soils; red fruit attracts birds. |
Limitations |
Slow growth; a favorite moose food; not reliable in Fairbanks. |
Hardiness |
INT, SC, SE (Zone 2) |
Origin |
Northeastern United States and Canada |
