Vestita Mountain Ash (Sorbus vestita)

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

Sorbus vestita is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower in May. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruits are up to 2cm across. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruits are up to 2cm across.

Habitat & North American Range

Mixed forests at elevations of 2500 - 3700 metres from Uttar Pradesh to Sikkim. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)