European Mountain Ash, Sorbus aucuparia - Soil Site: a medium size tree up to 30' tall that grows well in dry soil but prefers rich moist soil. Use: recommended spacing is to plant each tree singularly 10 to 20' apart. Fruit & Flowers: white flower and red-orange berry clusters - in fruit August into winter. Wildlife Value: fruit and flowers valuable food for deer, rabbit, ruffed grouse, and 15 species of songbirds, especially grosbeaks and waxwings.  Seed source: New Hampshire.
 

Non-native plant species are offered as alternative choices because of their benefit to wildlife and for their utility uses such as erosion control and site reclamation. Disclaimer: these plants are intended primarily for wildlife and songbird use. Some species may contain toxins harmful to humans if consumed.