Trees

'Skybound' Mountain Ash

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Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Hardiness
Zones 3–7

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Common name'Skybound' Mountain Ash
FamilyRosaceae
TypeTREE
Botanical nameSorbus aucuparia 'Skybound'

Sorbus aucuparia 'Skybound' is an ornamental rowan tree with a slender, columnar habit, perfect for adding verticality and seasonal interest to urban or residential gardens. It is distinguished by a generous white bloom in spring, followed by clusters of red fruits attractive to birds in late summer and autumn, thus enriching local biodiversity. The dark green compound leaves offer a delicate texture in summer and often turn orange or red in autumn, adding a seasonal color palette to the landscape. Very hardy and easy to maintain, this rowan prefers a sunny to semi-shaded exposure and well-drained soil, while maintaining an elegant vertical silhouette ideal as a specimen, accent, or light alignment in Quebec's landscaping.

Sorbus aucuparia ‘Skybound’

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Minimum temperature

-40°C

Watering

Low to medium

Soil type

Well-drained, tolerant, prefers slightly acidic soils

Fertilization

Balanced spring salad

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

10–12 m (33–39 ft)

Width / spread

3–5 m (10–16 ft)

Flower color

White (spring)

Foliage color

Green (summer) → orange/red (autumn)

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

Moderate to fast

Bloom period

Spring

Fruiting

Decorative red berries for birds

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

Yes