European Mountain Ash vs Kentucky Coffeetree - TreeTime.ca

European Mountain Ash vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Sorbus aucuparia

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Kentucky Coffeetree
European Mountain Ash

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

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.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

European Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: reddish-orange
Berries: bunches of berries
Flowers: small white flowers in clusters
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

Other Names: coffeetree
Other Names: quickbeam, rowan