(2-3' bare root) Sorbus americana - 30’ tall. 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; in Autumn, its leaves change to shades of orange, red and purple. Its shiny berries ripen in October and remain on the tree all winter. The fruit is eaten by woodpecker, gray catbird, robin, bluebird, grouse, blue grouse, American robins, other thrushes, waxwings, jays, oriole and by numerous small mammals such as squirrels and rodents. It is also preferred browse for moose and white-tailed deer. Native to Northern North America and Eastern Canada, it prefers full sun and is able to thrive in various soils and environments from dry, rocky areas to moist woods. Zones 2-6
(2-3' bare root) Sorbus americana - 30’ tall. 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; in Autumn, its leaves change to shades of orange, red and purple. Its shiny berries ripen in October and remain on the tree all winter. The fruit is eaten by woodpecker, gray catbird, robin, bluebird, grouse, blue grouse, American robins, other thrushes, waxwings, jays, oriole and by numerous small mammals such as squirrels and rodents. It is also preferred browse for moose and white-tailed deer. Native to Northern North America and Eastern Canada, it prefers full sun and is able to thrive in various soils and environments from dry, rocky areas to moist woods. Zones 2-6