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European Mountain Ash Seeds

European Mountain Ash Seeds

Pack contains: 100+ seeds

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European Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia), also called Rowan, carries large clusters of orange fruit in September. The tart, slightly bitter berries are usually left for wildlife but can also be used for jelly.

This seed was collected locally in Manitoba. Feathery compound leaves and persistent fruit distinguish it from many other small trees. European Mountain Ash can grow larger and carries larger fruit than the related American Mountain Ash.

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Starting this seed

  1. Cold3 to 4 monthsCold stratification
  2. SowAfter the cold stage
Seed source
Manitoba
Hardiness
Zone 3
How to stratify seed

In the fridge. Put the seed in a bag with a damp medium such as peat moss, vermiculite, sand or coco coir. The medium is only there to hold moisture. Keep the bag in the fridge, above freezing, for the cold period shown, then sow.

Or outside. Sow the seed outdoors in the fall and let winter do the cold period.

The full stratification guide →

The plant these seeds grow into

Cold hardinessZone 3 · Canadian maps for this plant
Cold hardiness · Zone 3
Canadian climate map with provinces outlined; highlighted minimum zone: 3

Zone 3 and warmer

The map shows minimum winter hardiness. Soil, moisture and summer warmth also affect how a plant grows.

About these maps

Climate: Natural Resources Canada, 1991–2020. Provincial distribution: VASCAN via retained botanical research. Province outlines: Natural Earth, public domain.

Open Government Licence – Canada