Melinda Myers

European Mountain Ash

Botanical Name

Sorbus aucuparia

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 6(7)

Height

20 to 40 feet

Width

20 to 40 feet

Flowers

May: white, flat topped clusters, malodorous

Fruit

Clusters of small, orange-red berry-like pomes

Fall Color

Yellow to reddish-purple

Light

Full sun

Soil

Moist, well-drained, cool

Planting & Care

• Transplant as balled and burlap
• Avoid pollution, compacted soils, hot and dry locations

Problems

Fireblight, canker, scab, blister mist, rust

Varieties

• Cardinal Royal^TM - foliage is green above and silver below, brilliant red fruits
• Brilliant Yellow - yellow fruit, oval form, 30x20'