European Mountain Ash vs Thunderchild Flowering Crab - TreeTime.ca

European Mountain Ash vs Thunderchild Flowering Crab

Malus x adstringens Thunderchild

Sorbus aucuparia

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Thunderchild Flowering Crab
European Mountain Ash

Thunderchild Flowering Crab is a hybrid crab apple known for its attractive and fragrant dark pink blossoms and deep purple mature leaves.

Tree farmers will find this hybrid appealing as a pollinator for other apples, while home growers will enjoy the red pome's ability to attract flocks of Cedar Waxwings in the early spring.

This species is reportedly resistant to fireblight.

European Mountain Ash is an attractive, ornamental tree. This medium-sized tree produces tiny white-yellow flowers in the spring and decorative clusters of small red/orange berries in the summer. Its bitter fruit is often used to make Rowan Jelly, is a traditional garnish for wild game and venison. Ideal for residential lots, European Mountain Ash will attracts birds to your property.

Thunderchild Flowering Crab Quick Facts

European Mountain Ash Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (15 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 4 m (12 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: dark red
Fall colour: reddish-orange
Berries: small red pomes that hang through the winter
Berries: bunches of berries
Flowers: dark pink blossoms
Flowers: small white flowers in clusters
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: quickbeam, rowan