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Sorbus americana Red Cascade™

Scientific Name: Sorbus 'Dwarfcrown'

Also Known As

  • Sorbus americana 'Red Cascade'
  • Sorbus americana 'Red Cascade'®
  • Moorcap Rose
  • Red Cascade American Ash
  • Red Cascade® Mountain Ash

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 16'-18'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sorbus americana Red Cascade™ plant details

Sorbus americana Red Cascade™ is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus americana Red Cascade™

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 16 FT - 18 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: compact, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus americana Red Cascade™

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Finally a mountain-ash perfect! for the small yard: at 16'h x 8'w, this compact oval has lustrous green foliage (bright yellow-orange in fall) and clusters of small white flowers followed by orange-red fruit... attractive all year! S/M
Compact tree with white flowers, red fruit and yellow & orange fall color. 16' tall x 8' wide.
Neat oval shape, White flowers summer, orange-red berries fall, yellow fall color. Hardy to Zone 3.

Gardening facts about Sorbus americana Red Cascade™ plant

How to Grow Sorbus americana Red Cascade™

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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