European Mountain Ash vs Western Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

European Mountain Ash vs Western Mountain Ash

Sorbus scopulina

Sorbus aucuparia

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Western Mountain Ash
European Mountain Ash

Western Mountain Ash is a popular ornamental tree native to the western part of North America. Its attractive, white clusters of flowers bloom in early summer, making way for red, yellow or orange fruit in the fall. If the fruit doesn't catch your eye, Western Mountain Ash's autumn colours will capture your–and the birds's–attention.

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.

Western Mountain Ash Quick Facts

European Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: reddish-orange
Flowers: white
Flowers: small white flowers in clusters
Berries: bunches of orange-red berries appear in late summer
Berries: bunches of berries
Seeds: located within the fruit
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, YT, NT
Other Names: cascade mountain ash, greene mountain ash
Other Names: quickbeam, rowan