Ohio State University Extension Bulletin

Street Tree Evaluation Project

Bulletin 877-99


SORBUS AUCUPARIA European Mountain Ash

2124 Jeffree, Toledo

Planted: 1953

Site: 6' Tree Lawn

1971 Comments: The trees are upright spreading in habit and uniform in size and shape. The attractive fruit adds to the beauty of the tree. These plants are susceptible to borers and other problems. As yet, no problems have been found.

1967 1968 1969 1970 1997
Height 22.0' 23.0' 23.8' 22.5' ___
Caliper 3.8" 4.6" 5.1" 5.6" ___
Spread 12.4' 13.8' 14.2' 14.5' ___

European Mountain Ash

1997 Comments: Of the estimated twenty plants originally planted, none remain. In Ohio, Mountain Ash does better in lake effect regions and in areas with low stress levels. This plant is stress intolerant in Ohio.

Zero percent of the overall planting survived (0 of 20 trees).

No data.

European Mountain Ash


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