Mountain Ash

Flat clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring give way to bright orange-red berries on American mountain ash. Feathery, divided leaves turn gold and red in autumn, adding fine texture to yards and woodland edges. Robins, waxwings, and other birds feed on the persistent berry clusters as the weather turns cold. Its exceptional cold hardiness suits northern landscapes and cool climates. The seeds need several months of cold before they wake, which makes them well suited to growers in the same northern climates where the tree thrives.