Amur Cherry vs Russian Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Amur Cherry vs Russian Mountain Ash

Prunus maackii

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

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Amur Cherry
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Amur Cherry is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental tree. It features attractive bronze/red bark that peels horizontally in strips.

This hardy tree bears white flowers in the spring, black fruit held in clusters in the late summer, and pointy leaves that turn yellow in the fall.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using Amur Cherry seeds at SeedTime.ca.

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.

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Berries: black fruit
Berries: orange-red
Flowers: white, in spring
Flowers: showy white
Bark: shiny grey
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none



Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)

Other Names: amur chokecherry
Other Names: russian rowan