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Western Mountain Ash vs Majestic Magenta Phlox

Sorbus scopulina

Phlox Majestic Magenta

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Western Mountain Ash
Majestic Magenta Phlox

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 Majestic Magenta is a compact ground cover plant that blooms with small, rich magenta flowers in early to mid spring. In spring expect an abundance of these star-shaped flowers.

The Majestic Magenta attracts the attention of birds and butterflies and this plant is popular for it’s low maintenance and salt-tolerance.

Western Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Majestic Magenta Phlox Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 4a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: white
Flowers: small, magenta
Berries: bunches of orange-red berries appear in late summer
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: yes
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, YT, NT
Other Names: cascade mountain ash, greene mountain ash