Grows well in the northern part of their range where there are cool summers and mountainous regions. It requires acidic soils to grow for a long time. Short-lived under alkaline conditions.
Transplants well.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mountain ash is a very hardy plant.These estimates for how long Mountain ash takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
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Rowan, European rowan, Sorbus aucuparia
Sorbus aucuparia L.
1 http://www-pub.naz.edu/~treewalk/north_tree_walk/sorbus_americana/index.htm