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European Mountain Ash vs Russian Mountain Ash

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

Sorbus aucuparia

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European Mountain Ash

The Russian Mountain Ash is a stunning ornamental tree with the perfect pop of colour. It bears white flowers in the spring and gorgeous orange berries in the fall. Birds enjoy the berries that persist into the winter. It grows tall and can thrive in an urban setting making this an attractive ornamental tree for your landscaping project.

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.

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

European Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: reddish-orange
Bark: shiny grey
Flowers: showy white
Flowers: small white flowers in clusters
Berries: orange-red
Berries: bunches of berries
Seeds: located within the fruit
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: russian rowan
Other Names: quickbeam, rowan