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European Mountain Ash vs Black CherrySorbus aucuparia Prunus serotina ONLY AVAILABLE BY CONTRACT GROW SOLD OUT 
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.
Black Cherry is common in eastern North America but a rare find elsewhere. This tree is shade tolerant and is often found in old fields, forest openings, and along fencerows. EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH QUICK FACTSBLACK CHERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
2a
Height:
15 m (49 ft)
Height:
24 m (80 ft)
Spread:
5 m (16 ft)
Spread:
14 m (45 ft)
Moisture:
normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
reddish-orange
Fall colour:
yellow to orange
Flowers:
small white flowers in clusters
Flowers:
white, blooming in april-may
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
medium
Life span:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: bark and wilted leaves toxic to livestock
Other Names:
quickbeam, rowan
Other Names:
mountain black cherry, wild cherry, wild rum cherry
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |