Western Mountain Ash vs Russian Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Western Mountain Ash vs Russian Mountain Ash

Sorbus scopulina

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

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Western Mountain Ash
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Western Mountain Ash is a popular ornamental tree native to the western part of North America. Its attractive, white clusters of flowers bloom in early summer, making way for red, yellow or orange fruit in the fall. If the fruit doesn't catch your eye, Western Mountain Ash's autumn colours will capture your–and the birds's–attention.

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.

Western Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: bunches of orange-red berries appear in late summer
Berries: orange-red
Flowers: white
Flowers: showy white
Bark: shiny grey
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Maintenance: high
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: cascade mountain ash, greene mountain ash
Other Names: russian rowan