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Sorbus decora

Also Known As

  • Showy Mountain-ash

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 15'-20'

planting zones

  • 2a-8b

Sorbus decora plant details

Sorbus decora is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus decora

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus decora

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An attractive, med-sized, open-growing shrub with compound leaves of 13-17 leaflets and dense clusters of fruit turning from a showy orange to red. S/M

Gardening facts about Sorbus decora plant

How to Grow Sorbus decora

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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