Showy Mountain Ash (Sorbus decora)

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

Sorbus decora is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft) by 8 m (26ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 2. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

taste is best after a frost. — Fruit - raw or cooked in preserves etc.; The taste is best after a frost.; The fruits are about 7 - 10mm across and are borne in dense clusters.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, rocky slopes and shores. Found in various soils and conditions. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)