Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
'Cardinal Royal' European Mountain Ash
FamilyRosaceae
Sorbus aucuparia ‘Cardinal Royal’, known as royal mountain ash ‘Cardinal’, is a compact and highly ornamental tree particularly appreciated for its abundant white spring blossoms, followed by clusters of bright red berries in summer-autumn that attract birds and add a dynamic splash of color to the garden. Its soft green, slightly cut foliage offers a light and elegant texture that harmonizes well with beds, borders, or small Quebec gardens. Moderately sized and well-proportioned, it is perfectly suited as a standalone tree, at the back of a flower bed, or in a free-standing hedge, providing seasonal visual interest and biodiversity thanks to its melliferous flowers and fruits appreciated by wildlife, all while remaining easy to maintain.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Balanced spring salad
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMay
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen (summer) ? sometimes yellow (autumn)
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingDecorative red berries for birds
Maximum height8 m (26 ft)
Maximum width15-20 ft (4.5-6 m)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature-40°C
