Korean mountain-ash is a medium sized tree with interesting ornamental features. The tree flowers white in spring and are followed by red fruit. Yellow fall color and gray bark complete the picture.
This tree does best in a lawn situation. Streets and city sites should be avoided.
- Family (English) Rose
- Family (botanic) Rosaceae
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Moderately sensitive
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil
- Season of interest mid spring, late spring, midsummer, late summer, early fall, mid fall
- Flower color and fragrance White
- Shape or form Oval, Pyramidal
- Growth rate Fast, Moderate
