Mountain Ash
(Dogberry)
Sorbus Americana
A small, ornamental, native, understory tree of New Brunswick. Attractive foliage composed of several small leaflets, similar to fraxinus genus though unrelated. Leaves turn yellow, orange and reddish-purple in fall. Showy, white flowers emerge in spring developing into large clusters of small orange-red berries. They remain on the tree into winter, providing an important food source for birds. Undigestable seeds are scattered far and wide in their droppings. Insect pollinated male and female flowers are on the same tree. The tree makes a great contribution to any small garden landscape.
Additional information
| Locale | Native to New Brunswick, Native to North America |
|---|---|
| Height | Small (under 30ft) |
| Width | Narrow |
| Form | Multi Stemmed, Round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Longevity | Long (over 100 years) |
| Hardiness Zones * | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun (over 6 hrs), Mostly Shade (slow growth), Partial Sun (4 to 6 hrs) |
| Soil Preferences * | Moist, Slightly Acidic, Well Draining |
| Soil Tolerances | Clay, Dry, Slightly Alkaline, Wet |
| Ornamental Interest | Fruit, Flowers (attractive), Leaves (shape) |
| Wildlife Value | Bees (flowers), Birds (fruits/seeds), Insect Pollinators (flowers), Large Mammals (leaves), Small Mammals (fruits/seeds) |
| Seed Collection | Personally in NB |
| Planting Considerations | Shallow Roots |
