It prefers cool and temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, with the ability to grow at altitudes of up to 1000 m in Scotland, higher than most other species.
Mountain Ash
The Mountain Ash, also known as Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia), is a slender tree that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to cool, temperate regions and is highly frost tolerant. The tree produces white flowers in early spring and bright red berries in clusters, which can be used to make jelly, preserves, and wines. Its timber is tough and used for various purposes such as tool handles and carving.
Sorbus aucuparia
United Kingdom
The Mountain Ash, also known as Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia, syn. Sorbus edulis), is a slender tree that can grow up to a height of 10 m. It is native to the cool, temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. This tree is highly hardy and can tolerate frost. In Scotland, it is found at altitudes of up to 1000 m, which is higher than all other species. During early spring, the Mountain Ash produces white flowers that resemble hawthorn. Its bright red fruits, which can reach up to 1 cm in diameter, grow in large clusters all over the tree and remain there until autumn. The foliage of the tree turns a golden yellow during this time. The berries of the Mountain Ash can be used to make unique smoky-flavored jelly, preserves, wines, and can even be added to soups. They are also utilized as a coffee substitute, and the leaves and flowers are sometimes used to adulterate tea. The Mountain Ash has tough timber with a reddish-brown heartwood. It is commonly used for tool handles, carving, and turnery.
Loamy soil with good drainage.
Family: ROSACEAE
A handsome, slender tree, growing to a height of 10 m, which is native to the cool, temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. A very hardy tree and frost tolerant. Grows at altitudes of up to 1000 m in Scotland, higher than all other species. The early spring flowers are white, similar to hawthorn, and the fruits are bright red, up to 1 cm in diameter, and hang in large clusters all over the tree, remaining there until autumn, when the foliage turns a golden yellow. The berries can be used to make an unusual smoky flavoured jelly, preserves, wines, and added to soups. They are made into a coffee substitute and the leaves and flowers are used to adulter-ate tea. The timber is tough, with a reddish brown heartwood. It is used for tool handles, carving and turnery.