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Rosaceae
Mountain Ash Flower
Sorbus aucuparia
Protection and wisdom.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Genus
- Sorbus
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- tree
- Height
- 15-40 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- well-drained, acidic to neutral
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-7
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- In Celtic mythology, the rowan tree was believed to protect against enchantment, and crosses of rowan wood were placed over doorways.
- The species name 'aucuparia' means 'to catch birds,' as the bright red berries were used to bait bird traps.
- Mountain ash berries are too bitter to eat raw but can be made into a tart jelly traditionally served with game meats.
- A single tree can produce up to 100,000 berries in a good year, providing crucial winter food for birds.
- Despite its name, mountain ash is not related to true ash trees; it belongs to the rose family.
Color meanings
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protection from harm
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prudence
2
connection to nature