European Mountain Ash vs Bitternut Hickory - TreeTime.ca

European Mountain Ash vs Bitternut Hickory

Carya cordiformis

Sorbus aucuparia

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Bitternut Hickory
European Mountain Ash

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.

Plant Bitternut Hickory in it’s forever home. It is difficult to transplant due to its long taproot, and may not survive.

The wood is strong and has historically been used for wheels, ladders, and furniture.

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 Quick Facts

European Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 2a
Height: 25 m (82 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 13 m (42 ft)
Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Fall colour: reddish-orange
Berries: bunches of berries
Flowers: small white flowers in clusters
Bark: ridged, durable
Nuts: bitter
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none




Other Names: swamp hickory
Other Names: quickbeam, rowan