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

Description
The Showy mountain ash (Sorbus decora) is a compact, rounded small tree with decorative, coral-red, round fruits. Before these appear, it produces white flowers arranged in panicles from May to June. The Showy mountain ash also bears feathery, medium-green leaves. In a sunny position with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 10 m and spreads to approx. 5 m.

Bulletpoints
* ornamental fruit * reddish-brown shoots * not suitable for building over, tolerant of flooding

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Showy mountain ash are medium green, pinnate, alternate and serrated. They are about 20–25 cm long.

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 ground 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 onwards.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbus decora are red-brown in colour.