Sorbus decora - STEM 200 CM, GIRTH 12-14 CM C35

Description
The Showy mountain ash (Sorbus decora) is a compact, roundish small tree with decorative, coral-red, round fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in panicles from May to June. The Showy mountain ash also has pinnate, medium green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and is around 5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * not overbuildable, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Showy mountain ash are medium green, pinnate, alternate, serrate. They are about 20 - 25 cm tall.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Showy mountain ash has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Compact, roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers of Showy mountain ash appear in panicles from May to June.

Fruit
The coral-red, round fruits of Sorbus decora are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbus decora are reddish-brown.