Ash, American Mountain (N)
Latin: Sorbus americana
Zones: 2-6
Other common names: mountain ash, small-fruited mountain-ash
Mature Height: 30 ft
Soil / Climate: American Mtn Ash is native to northern North America and Eastern Canada. Grows in dry rocky areas, to moist rich woods.
Prefers full sun. Zones 3-7
Notes: Native to the Northern United States and Eastern Canada and is able to thrive in various soils and environments from dry, rocky areas to moist woods.
Sorbus americana is known for its slow growth, oval shape, smooth grayish bark and beautiful leaves, flowers and fruit. In Spring, the Mountain Ash displays pink or white flowers, but in Autumn, its leaves change to shades of orange, red and purple.
Wildlife: Fruit is a favorite food of the ruffed grouse, the red-headed woodpecker, gray catbird, robin, bluebird, sharp-tailed grouse, blue grouse, American robins, other thrushes, waxwings, jays, and oriole.
Its shiny berries attract many birds including grouses, bluebirds, thrushes and more. Its foliage and bark invite moose and white-tailed deer.
-Strong preference for a variety of wildlife, including deer and quail
Purchase Size: 2-3 ft.
USDA NRCS Species Information