European Mountain Ash
Sorbus aucuparia
SOR-bus ow-KOO-par-ee-uh
Trees: Shade Tree
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
This valuable ornamental tree bears showy orange-red fruits in August through September. It prefers acid soils with good drainage.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Trailing
Height
20–40 ft
Spread
20–40 ft
Form
Panicle
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Birds
Uses/Placement
Massed
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division