{"product_id":"sorbier-des-montagnes","title":"Showy Mountain Ash","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowy Mountain Ash (\u003cem\u003eSorbus decora\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Hardy Native Ornamental Tree for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Showy Mountain Ash (\u003cem\u003eSorbus decora\u003c\/em\u003e) is a slow-growing, extremely cold-hardy tree ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year (30–60 cm) and reaches 13–30 ft (4–10 m) at maturity. Best for ornamental planting, wildlife gardens, and natural landscapes, it offers white summer flowers, vibrant fall colour, and bright red berries along with excellent adaptation to cold climates and acidic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Showy Mountain Ash for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native, highly resilient tree that thrives in harsh climates while providing strong seasonal interest and wildlife value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornament, small yards, wildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berries and fall colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to moderately moist soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and naturalized environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates and snow load conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.108%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003e13–30 ft (4–10 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003e16–20 ft (5–6 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003eWell-drained, slightly acidic, sandy soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003eModerate (regular first year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 31.1838%;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 68.4876%;\"\u003e40–80+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Showy Mountain Ash Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Showy Mountain Ash if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want ornamental interest within 5–7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fall colour combined with decorative berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a tree for a front yard focal point or wildlife-friendly planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very urban or polluted (sensitive to pollution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a fast-growing shade tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to sidewalks or foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront yard ornamental tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat and bird gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall shade tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccent tree in residential settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompact rounded canopy fits smaller spaces, while flowers and berries provide multi-season interest and attract birds. Its native hardiness ensures reliable performance in cold climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Showy Mountain Ash Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bud break and fresh green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of white flowers and lush foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange to red foliage with showy red berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persistent fruit adds visual interest and feeds birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Showy Mountain Ash is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow load and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider wind protection if your site is exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–15 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12–18 ft between trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week for the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Showy Mountain Ash grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 1–2 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it can produce fruit on its own, though multiple plants may improve fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Roots are not considered invasive; standard spacing is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModerate—berries may drop but are often eaten by birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.107%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.481%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6056%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.649%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.8559%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.481%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/showy-mountain-ash\" title=\"Showy Mountain Ash (Sorbus decora)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/showy-mountain-ash\" title=\"Showy Mountain Ash (Sorbus decora)\"\u003eShowy Mountain Ash\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6056%;\"\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.649%;\"\u003eRed berries, fall colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.8559%;\"\u003eOrnamental\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.481%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/american-mountain-ash\" title=\"American Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/en\/products\/american-mountain-ash\" title=\"American Mountain Ash (Sorbus americana)\"\u003eAmerican Mountain Ash\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6056%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.649%;\"\u003eSimilar berries, slightly larger+Native species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.8559%;\"\u003eWildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22.481%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/european-mountain-ash\" title=\"European Mountain Ash (Sorbus acucuparia)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/european-mountain-ash\" title=\"European Mountain Ash (Sorbus acucuparia)\"\u003eEuropean Mountain Ash\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.6056%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 37.649%;\"\u003eDecorative berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.8559%;\"\u003eOrnamental planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-trees-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Trees\"\u003eDeciduous Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 2 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/trees-and-shrubs-for-small-spaces\" title=\"Collection: Trees and Shrubs for Small Spaces\"\u003eTrees and Shrubs for Small Spaces\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated articles:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Native Trees for Wildlife in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Ornamental Trees for Cold Climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":47437285785919,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":47437285818687,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Sorbier-des-montagnes-Sorbus-decora-illustration.jpg?v=1702958563","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/showy-mountain-ash","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}