mountain ash
Micromeles japonica
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size40 to 50 feet tall20 to 25 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Pyramidal
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Mountain ash (Micromeles japonica) is a tree for borders, specimen planting, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows fast into a pyramidal shape with green leaves. White flowers open in spring, and birds visit the tree. It has low maintenance needs once settled.
Pairs well with Autumn Gold maidenhair tree, Double Play Doozie spirea, and Thalia daffodil.
Native range
Temperate Asia.