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European Mountain Ash vs Bitternut HickorySorbus aucuparia Carya cordiformis 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.
Bitternut Hickory is a large deciduous tree that makes a great shade tree for yards and parks. This tree is native to Eastern North America. Although it produces nuts, they are bitter and inedible. Some consider this wood to be the best flavour for smoking meats. EUROPEAN MOUNTAIN ASH QUICK FACTSBITTERNUT HICKORY QUICK FACTS
Fuzz/fluff:
no
Catkins:
yes
Fall colour:
reddish-orange
Berries:
bunches of berries
Flowers:
small white flowers in clusters
Bark:
ridged, durable
Nuts:
bitter
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
slow
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
low
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Other Names:
quickbeam, rowan
Other Names:
swamp hickory
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