Description

A beautiful and popular small accent tree featuring clusters of white flowers in spring followed by orange-red berries lasting into winter; shiny gray bark, attractive compound leaves turn orange and red in fall; needs well drained soil

Landscape Attributes

European Mountain Ash is a deciduous tree with a shapely oval form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

European Mountain Ash is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Planting & Growing

European Mountain Ash will grow to be about 30 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 50 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America.