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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.
Habitat: Forests
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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Category
TreesRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
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.

Turdus migratorius
Feeds on abundant berries, aiding seed dispersal.

Bombycilla cedrorum
Often seen feasting on its persistent winter fruits.
Apis mellifera
Attracted to its white spring flowers for nectar.

Peromyscus maniculatus
Finds refuge and potential food sources within its branches.
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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4-10 m
3-6 m
Yes
15-30 cm
50-150 years
Forests
Pome
Medium
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