Sorbus alnifolia Korean Mountain Ash

A superior mountain ash native to central China, Korea and Japan. The small trees develop a pyramidal habit to perhaps 30’ in height in managed landscapes. The simple leaves are deep green and glossy bearing more of a resemblance to a European beech than a mountain ash at quick glance. In May abundant creamy white flowers, held in flat clusters decorate the canopy. By autumn the flowers develop into pinkish-red to orange-scarlet fruit that can rival any plant for fruit quality when at their finest. Plants are suitable small specimen trees in landscapes where quality soil and consistent moisture can be supplied.