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Species: Sorbus x thuringiaca (hybrida)

(sore'bus thoor-in-jee-ay'kah)

Sorbus x thuringiaca (hybrida)

Oakleaf Mountainash

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Fastigiata'

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

25' - 40' (15' - 25' spread)

Deciduous

dense; upright

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

white flowers; bright red fruits; leathery leaves are dark green on the surface with white tomentum underneath

Yes

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

hybrid between Sorbus aucuparia x Sorbus aria; both species are native to Europe (also called S. x hybrida)

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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