Mountain Ash, Dwarf Whitebeam
Sorbus chamaemespilus
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 0.9-1.8 m high and spreads 0.9-1.8 m wide. The leaves are simple and 25-80 mm long. They are dark green and have fine teeth along the edge. They are sometimes yellowish and felted underneath. The flowers are deep pink. The fruit are red.
There are about 75 Sorbus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Balkans, Black Forest, Bosnia, Europe, Greece, Mediterranean, Slovenia
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten and also used for jams and drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mukinjica, Pritlikava jerebika