Hardy, native, deciduous tree tolerant of most situations, but prefers an acid to neutral soil. White, pollen and nectar rich flower heads in June followed by large bunches of orange-red berries in autumn, which are irresistible to birds. The berries can be made into a delicious rowan jelly. Leaves typically have 15 sharply toothed leaflets, dark green and smooth above, blue-green and usually downy beneath when young then turning orange in autumn. Other varieties are listed in the Ornamental Trees section.

Mountain Ash can be incorporated into your hedge, not only as a tree to stand proud of the hedge, but also as part of the hedge, especially a native hedge. If you want it to be a tree, put a clear tag on the young plant to make sure it is clearly visible and does not get pruned down when the hedge is being trimmed. If you want it as part of the hedge it will enhance the beauty of the hedge and provide blossom in the spring for pollinating insects, then food for wild life in autumn. Simply plant the smallest size available in the hedge and trim in the same way as other plants in the hedge.

TREE 6 x 3m (20 x 10ft) in 20 years, ultimate height 12m (40ft).

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