American Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early spring, Late spring, Mid spring. Form: Oval.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in iron and vitamin C. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Rich in iron and vitamin C.; The fruit is used mainly in making pies, preserves etc, but it can also be eaten raw after a frost because it turns sweeter then.; The fruit has a high tannin content and so should only be used in moderation if eaten raw.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, borders of swamps and rocky hillsides at higher elevations. (Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6)