Showy mountain-ash (Sorbus decora)

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  1. Durgan

    Durgan Contributor 10 Years

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    This pretty tree, mountain ash is often in urban gardens. Pictures are presented from flowering to fruiting, and the colour of the berries, which change colour over the season. This tree is often confused with the American mountain-ash (Sorbus americana), and for good reason, since they are so similar.

    http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?GYNHB 28 May 2008 Showy mountain-ash (Sorbus decora)
    A member of Rosaceae (Rose Family) . This pretty tree forms red/orange berries in profusion, and apparently some birds ingest them during the Winter, and they are sometimes made into jelly for human consumption. A nice tree in a garden.

    http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?VEQRG 7 August 2008 Showy mountain-ash (Sorbus decora)

    http://www.durgan.org/ShortURL/?AHNSZ 28 August 2008 Showy mountain-ash (Sorbus decora)
     
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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    S. americana produces leaves with distinctive long pointed tips.
     
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