Black Hawk Mountain Ash - Sorbus aucuparia 'Black Hawk'
An upright selection for hardiness and resistance to sunscald. Rounded with maturity. White clustered flowers in spring. Dark green leaves turn orange-red in fall. Orange fruit in winter. Useful as a specimen tree for the landscape or as a small street tree.
Water Needs:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Attributes:
Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses:
Specimen
Garden Styles:
Cottage
Edible
Traditional
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Plant Types:
Height:
20-30'
Spread:
10-20'
Flower Colors:
White
Flower Seasons:
Spring
Special Features:
Fall Colour
Winter Interest
Growth Habits:
Upright
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 3
Prefers a moist (not wet), light sandy well-drained soil. Water regularly as needed. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to new spring growth. Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.
