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Showny mountain ash
Sorbus decora

Family: Rosaceae


What it is like

A tree that loses its leaves. It grows 10 m tall. The fruit can be 1 cm across. They are produced in dense clusters. They are orange-red.

They have health benefits.


Where it is found

It is a cool temperate plant. It is hardy to hardiness zone 2.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America, Slovenia, USA


How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten raw or are cooked in preserves, jams etc. They taste best after a frost.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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