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Russian Almond vs Russian Mountain Ash

Prunus tenella

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

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Russian Almond
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Russian Almond is a low maintenance, short, slightly suckering shrub. It is covered with attractive, bright pink flowers in early spring before its foliage emerges.

This hardy species forms dense thickets attracts wildlife. Russian Almond prefers full sun and well-drained soils, but can tolerate moist soils.

The nuts it produces are quite attractive but very small. They are bitter and possibly toxic in large quantities.

Check out our YouTube channel video of the Russian Almond here.

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.

RUSSIAN ALMOND QUICK FACTS

RUSSIAN MOUNTAIN ASH QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Berries: orange-red
Flowers: bright pink
Flowers: showy white
Bark: shiny grey
Nuts: small fuzzy nuts
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none





Other Names: dwarf russian almond
Other Names: russian rowan