Siberian mountain ash
Sorbus sibirica
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. The leaves are 10-20 cm long and 8-12 cm wide. The leaflets are broadly sword shaped and 4-5 cm long by 2 cm wide. They are green above and grey-green underneath. The flowers are in dense groups 8 cm long by 12 cm wide. The fruit are large and 12 mm across. They are round, juicy and orange-red. They are bitter-sweet.
40-60 mg vitamin C/100g.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Kazakhstan it grow in pine forests. It is very winter hardy. It can stand temperatures down to -50°C. It needs good light.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Siberia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It is grown from seeds.