showy mountain-ash

Sorbus decora

The showy mountain-ash is a beautiful tree with bright orange berries and lovely white flowers. It grows tall and provides food for birds and other animals in the forest.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The showy mountain-ash has smooth grey bark, large compound leaves, and vibrant clusters of red-orange berries. Its foliage turns brilliant scarlet in autumn, making it stand out visually in northern forests.

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showy mountain-ash

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Datos interesantes

Despite its name, it’s not a true ash tree; it's actually related to roses and apples!

Indigenous peoples traditionally used the tart berries for food and even made medicines.

Its scientific name, 'decora', means 'ornamental' or 'beautiful', which perfectly describes it.

The berries are packed with Vitamin C, but taste quite sour to humans when eaten raw!

Habilidades especiales

The showy mountain-ash's bright berries persist through winter, providing crucial food for birds when other sources are scarce.

Showy mountain-ash can survive harsh northern winters thanks to its strong cold hardiness, thriving where others cannot.

Showy mountain-ash produces abundant, colorful berries, attracting birds that help disperse its seeds far and wide.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 4-10 m
Canopy Spread: 3-6 m
Comestible: Sí
Trunk Diameter: 15-30 cm
Esperanza de vida: 50-150 años
Fruit Type: Pome
Growth Rate: Medio
Leaf Type: Deciduous

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Feeds on abundant berries, aiding seed dispersal.

eaten by

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

Often seen feasting on its persistent winter fruits.

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Attracted to its white spring flowers for nectar.

shelters

Deer Mouse

Peromyscus maniculatus

Finds refuge and potential food sources within its branches.

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Ornamental

Las plantas ornamentales se cultivan principalmente por su atractivo estético, embelleciendo paisajes y jardines con su atractivo follaje, flores o forma.

Flor fragante

Las flores fragantes emiten un aroma agradable, a menudo para atraer polinizadores o como defensa.

Frutal

Las plantas frutales producen frutos, que son los ovarios maduros de las plantas con flores que contienen semillas.

Árbol de hoja ancha

Los árboles de hoja ancha son angiospermas caracterizadas por hojas planas y anchas que típicamente se caen anualmente en climas templados.

Colores otoñales

Los colores otoñales se refieren al cambio estacional en la pigmentación del follaje, principalmente en plantas de hoja caduca, mostrando tonos vibrantes.