Taylor County Land Conservation
American Mountain Ash
American Mountain Ash
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Sorbus americana
Mature Height: 15-20 feet, sometimes up to 30 feet
Mature Spread: 15 feet
Hardiness: Zones 2-5
Soil: Grows in acidic, loamy, moist, sandy, well-drained, wet and clay soils
Light: Full sun to partial shade (minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight per day)
Growth Rate: Slow - less than 12" per year
Additional Information: Produces showy white flowers in late spring to early summer. Clusters of small red to orange-red fruit persist into winter and feed small birds and mammals, including catbirds, thrushes and waxwings. Butterflies and bees are also attracted to this tree.
2-year-old seedlings, 6-12"
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
