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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 20'-30'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Sorbus alnifolia

    aka Korean Mountain Ash, Mountain Ash

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    3a-7b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 20'-30'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • regular
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