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European Mountain Ash vs Kentucky CoffeetreeSorbus aucuparia Gymnocladus dioicus SOLD OUT 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. 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 QUICK FACTSKENTUCKY COFFEETREE QUICK FACTS
Fall colour:
reddish-orange
Berries:
bunches of berries
Flowers:
small white flowers in clusters
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans
Other Names:
quickbeam, rowan
Other Names:
coffeetree
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