Showy Mountain Ash vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

Showy Mountain Ash vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Sorbus decora

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Ironwood Tree
Showy Mountain Ash

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

Showy Mountain Ash is a hardy accent tree. It features pretty clusters of white flowers in spring followed by bright scarlet berries lasting into winter.

Great for small landscapes, Showy Mountain Ash is adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and it is suitable for average home landscape conditions.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

Showy Mountain Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: any
Light: any
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: reddish-orange
Flowers: white, showy clusters
Berries: redberries in bunches
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Native to: SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, NL
Other Names: dogberry