Sorbus americana
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- American mountain ash
- Plant type
- Tree
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Eastern North American forests
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Sorbus americana is
Sorbus americana is an upright tree native to the forests of eastern North America. You will recognize it by its slender form and its preference for open, clear skies.
Living with this tree means providing it with a cool environment and steady, medium moisture. It thrives when you place it in a spot that receives full sun.
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The berries are edible though often tart, and the plant has no reported history of poisoning.
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People and Sorbus americana
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Indigenous observation
People living in eastern North American forests identified this tree as a prominent fixture of the landscape. It was valued for its presence in high-altitude, rocky terrain.
- 18th century
Botanical documentation
Early naturalists cataloged the tree for scientific study. They focused on its distinct clusters of berries and its habit of growing in cooler, northern latitudes.
- Modern
Landscape use
You likely find this tree in gardens where cool temperatures can be maintained. Gardeners appreciate it for its wild, upright structure and connection to its native mountain origins.
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Start a collectionFrequently asked about Sorbus americana
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Sorbus americana?
Sorbus americana is a species in the Sorbus genus. Commonly known as American mountain ash, a tree, and with a upright growth habit. Native to Eastern North American forests.
How do you care for Sorbus americana?
Reference care guidance for Sorbus americana: full sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Sorbus americana?
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What else is Sorbus americana called?
Sorbus americana is also known as Sorbus americana, Rose family, Pyrus microcarpa, Sorbus microcarpa, and Sorbus aucuparia var. americana.
Where can I see real photos of Sorbus americana?
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