European Mountain AshRowan, Tree, White, 5-15 m (16-49 ft), 5 m (16 ft), Full sun, Part shade, Moderate, 3, May, June, White, Green, Well-Drained, Adaptable, Orange-red fruit ripens in Fall and is attractive to birds. Scarlet Fall Color. Buds are hairy compared to more sticky buds of the American Mountain Ash. This tree is becoming invasive in Calgary's river valleys so try to find a cultivar of this tree instead. Ex. Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica', Trees Shrubs

Sorbus aucuparia

European Mountain AshRowan

Garden(s):

Trees Shrubs

Type:

Tree

Height:

5-15 m (16-49 ft)

Spread:

5 m (16 ft)

Light:

Full sun, Part shade

Water:

Moderate

Zone:

Bloom Time:

May, June

Bloom Colour:

White

Foliage Colour:

Green

Soil:

Well-Drained, Adaptable

Notes:

Orange-red fruit ripens in Fall and is attractive to birds. Scarlet Fall Color. Buds are hairy compared to more sticky buds of the American Mountain Ash. This tree is becoming invasive in Calgary's river valleys so try to find a cultivar of this tree instead. Ex. Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica'

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Sorbus aucuparia

European Mountain AshRowan

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