Showy mountain ash
Sorbus decora
Also known as
Mountain ash
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Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
10m | Max | 8m |
7m | Min | 5m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Showy mountain ash Overview
This is an upright tree or shrub with pinnate leaves with elliptic to oval dark blue green leaflets turning orange-red in autumn. It bears white flowers in corymbs in late spring followed by bright red berries.
Common problems with Showy mountain ash
How to propagate Showy mountain ash
Budding
Propagate by softwood cuttings or budding in summer.
Cuttings
Other uses of Showy mountain ash
Grown for their foliage, small, 5 petalled flowers, attractive fruits and in some species, autumn colour. Suitable for coastal conditions.