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SORBUS DECORA / SHOWY MOUNTAINASH
SORBUS DECORA / SHOWY MOUNTAINASH
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$289.99 CAD
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Convenient Delivery, Minimum Order $100 and it's on us! Orders less than $100 will be subject to a $15.00 delivery fee.
Convenient Delivery, Minimum Order $100 and it's on us! Orders less than $100 will be subject to a $15.00 delivery fee.
Conveniently Delivered to Your Doorstep - Minimum Order $100, Delivery Included
- Size: Showy mountain ash typically grows to a height of 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 meters) with a spread of about 15 to 25 feet (4.5 to 7.5 meters). It has a rounded to oval crown.
- Leaves: The compound leaves are pinnate, consisting of 9 to 15 leaflets. The individual leaflets are elliptical with serrated edges. The leaves provide a fine-textured appearance.
- Flowers: In late spring to early summer, showy mountain ash produces clusters of white, fragrant flowers. These blossoms are attractive to pollinators such as bees.
- Fruit: The tree bears small, round, red to orange berries in the late summer to early fall. These berries are an important food source for birds, contributing to the tree's ecological role.
- Bark: The bark is smooth and grayish when the tree is young, gradually developing shallow fissures and becoming rougher as it matures.
- Habitat: Showy mountain ash is native to various parts of North America, including parts of Canada and the northern United States. It is often found in moist, well-drained soils in forests, woodlands, and mountainous areas.
- Wildlife Value: The berries of Sorbus decora are an important food source for birds, including thrushes and waxwings. The tree contributes to the biodiversity of natural ecosystems.
- SPREAD 6-8 M
- HEIGHT 8-10 M
- PLANT ZONE 2
- NATIVE TO ONTARIO
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Different plants have different watering needs. Check the soil moisture by inserting your finger about an inch into the soil. If it feels dry, water the plant until the water drains from the bottom of the pot. Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.
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