American Mountain Ash vs Kentucky Coffeetree - TreeTime.ca

American Mountain Ash vs Kentucky Coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Sorbus americana

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Kentucky Coffeetree
American Mountain Ash

The Kentucky Coffeetree has the largest leaves of any native tree in North America! In the summer, its large green canopy provides shade. While in the winter, its leathery bean pods act as a decorative element against the sky as they rattle in the wind. Beautiful year-round, this tree is an elegant addition to any landscape.

American Mountain ash is a beautiful, medium-sized ornamental tree that is ideal for residential lots. Mountain Ash blooms with tiny white flowers in the spring, followed by clusters of small red/orange berries in the summer.

American Mountain Ash's berries stay on the tree throughout the winter. This attracts birds and other small wildlife to your landscape as the berries are an important food source during the winter months.

Note:This species is currently unavailable. Grow your own using American Mountain Ash seeds at SeedTime.ca.

Kentucky Coffeetree Quick Facts

American Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 21 m (70 ft)
Height: 10 m (32 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: scarlet red
Berries: bunches of orange-red
Flowers: white clusters, spring
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: none



Toxicity: Uncooked pods are toxic to humans

Other Names: coffeetree
Other Names: dogberry