European Mountainash (Sorbus aucuparia)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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European Mountainash
Sorbus aucuparia

European Mountainash form
European Mountainash form
 
Features
Large clusters of small white flowers in late spring; red-orange berries in late summer and autumn; dull yellow to red fall color. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well drained, slightly acid soil. 
 
Cultivars
A number of cultivars exist, but none are resistant to fireblight or borers. 
 
Mature Height
20-40 Feet
 
Size
Medium
 
 
Mature Form
Oval to rounded 
 
Native To:
Europe and Asia 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Shade
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Red
Yellow
 
 
Pests and Problems

Bacterial Disease

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease

Insect Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Borers, fireblight,  and cankers.   Intolerant of many stresses (alkaline soil, drought, compaction, pollution).
 
Additional Notes
Can be seriously damaged by borers.

 

 
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