How much sunlight does my American Mountain Ash need?

American Mountain Ash requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my American Mountain Ash?

American Mountain Ash does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my American Mountain Ash?

American Mountain Ash grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for American Mountain Ash?

American Mountain Ash grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Can American Mountain Ash be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone American Mountain Ash can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-6b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my American Mountain Ash?

The seeds of American Mountain Ash can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

American Mountain Ash

Q: Is American Mountain Ash easy to care for?

American Mountain Ash is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my American Mountain Ash?

American Mountain Ash prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

American mountain-ash and rowan

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Sorbus decora

Genus

Sorbus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

How to care for American Mountain Ash

Water

How often to water your American Mountain Ash

American Mountain Ash needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for American Mountain Ash in your home

Light needs and placement for plant American Mountain Ash: 1ft from a window

American Mountain Ash love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

American Mountain Ash does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of American Mountain Ash in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize American Mountain Ash

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for American Mountain Ash: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your American Mountain Ash after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

American Mountain Ash is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Propagation