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Chinese Mountain-ash - Sorbus pohaushanensis
(Hance) Hedl. Rosaceae – Rose family. The Chinese Mountain ash is a multi-stemmed deciduous tree, native to Northern China. Grows to 45 feet / 15 meters. |
![]() Morton Arboretum accession 311-81-1 was started from seed 27 years ago. |
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Mountain-ash are also commonly called "Rowan" in the
Old World countries of Europe and Great Britain.
Mountain ashes make excellent ornamental specimens.
Their bright orange berries contain sorbic acid,
which takes its name from the genus. Rowan berries
can be made into tart jams and jellies, popularly
served with game. Rowans in Superstition and the
Supernatural Of course, all of these topics are purely myth and folklore - none of these beliefs have any basis in reason or science. |
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Trees provide cover: Birds and small animals need concealed places for nesting and hiding from predators. The presence of wildlife can make your backyard or woodlot a special place for your family and children. As urban sprawl displaces many birds and animals from their natural habitat, it becomes even more important for home and landowners to provide green space and mini-sanctuaries for birds and other wildlife. Trees provide food: Having a wide variety of trees that provide seeds, nuts and fruit for wildlife to eat is one way to increase your success in attracting wildlife. although artificial bird feeders can supplement naturally occurring foods, they can attract unwanted pests such as pigeons, Canada geese, squirrels, and even rats. Trees also provide food by attracting insects and providing cover for their activities; mating, egg-laying. Insects form a huge portion of the warm-weather food supply for many species of songbirds. Trees that provide fall and winter foods are especially important in helping wildlife survive the winter, and to provide forage and cover for early-arriving spring migrants that may get caught in late-season bad weather. Whatever the food sources you provide may be, birds and wildlife also need dependable source of water; create a small pool or birdbath in a protected place.
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