Western Mountain Ash vs Russian Mountain Ash - TreeTime.ca

Western Mountain Ash vs Russian Mountain Ash

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica

Sorbus scopulina

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Western Mountain Ash

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 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.

Russian Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Western Mountain Ash Quick Facts

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




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