Moderate to grow

American mountain ash

Sorbus americana

Overview

The American mountain ash (Sorbus americana) is a deciduous tree native to the eastern United States and Canada. This tree is a member of the rose family and can grow up to 40 feet tall, with a trunk diameter of 1-2 feet. It sports bright green lush foliage in the spring and summer and gorgeous clusters of orange-red berries in the fall. It is a popular ornamental tree and a great provider of food and shelter for wildlife. It is also fairly drought tolerant, so it makes an easy addition to any garden. The American mountain ash is an attractive and durable species that no garden should be without.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "7-10" days.

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Light

Full sun Partial sun.

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Soil

Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 3-6.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April, May.

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Propagation

Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation, Air Layering Propagation, Tissue Culture

Uses & Symbolism

Attracts: Birds.

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