Light
This tree requiresfull sunat least six to eight hours per day.
Some partial sun is better than scorching sun, which can make the tree decline.
you’re able to add amendments to acidify the soil if the soil pH is too high.
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This tree does best in moist, well-drained soils.
It will not thrive in compact or salty soils.
Water
The tree needs a medium amount of water to keep the soil moist.
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However, it may not need any supplemental water if there is normal rain.
If there is not an average rainfall, it can be given 1 inch of water every week.
Temperature and Humidity
It will not grow well south of USDA Zones 5 and 6.
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As the common name suggests, this tree prefers cool mountain climates and dislikes hot and humid summers.
Propagating European Mountain Ash
Propagate this tree with semi-hardwood cuttings.
Cuttings will only work with this tree if it’s young.
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A cutting from an older European mountain ash tree may not reproduce well.
The seeds will need to go through thestratification process.
You’ll also find deer grazing on the tree’s leaves.
Fire blight shows as black leaves and browning flower clusters.
Splitting Bark
Usually sloughing or splitting bark is a normal regenerative process for trees.
Excessive splitting may be the result of too many crossed branches stressing the bark.
If there is a mushroom-like smell, the tree may be afflicted with a “honey” fungus.
No Flowers or Berries
The tree could be waterlogged or sitting in very compact or salty soil.
But this is only a surface issue and indicates that the air around the tree is healthy.
It may be a misconception that the berries are toxic.
The berries are not great-tasting so animals tend to avoid them.
Berries are sometimes cooked and used for jellies.
European mountain ash (Sorbus aucuparia) is a European native.
This species is not a trueash treelike theEuropean ash.
), are members of the olive family.
European Mountain Ash.Invasive Plant Atlas.
Botryosphaeria Canker.University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program.
Cedar Quince Rust.University of Illinois Extension.
Cytospora Canker.University of Minnesota Extension.
What is This Fruit and is it Edible?South Dakota State University Extension.
Sorbus americana.North Carolina State University Extension.
Sorbus Aucuparia.North Carolina State University Extension.
