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Amur Cherry vs Russian Mountain Ash

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

Prunus maackii

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Amur Cherry

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 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.

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Amur Cherry Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Toxicity: toxic to horses, cattle, etc.)
Fall colour: lemon yellow
Bark: shiny grey
Flowers: showy white
Flowers: white, in spring
Berries: orange-red
Berries: black fruit
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: russian rowan
Other Names: amur chokecherry