Leaf: Alternate, pinnately compound, 5 to 8 inches long, individual leaflets are serrated on their upper halves, 1 to 1 1/2 inches long, dull dark green above paler below. Leaves turn yellow to reddish-purple in fall.
Flower: Showy clusters of small white flowers, clusters 3 to 5 inches across, appearing in late spring to early summer.
Fruit: Clusters of bright deep orange-red, small (3/8 inch in diameter) pomes, very showy, ripening in fall, persistent.
Twig: Moderate to stout, pubescent early, becoming shiny gray-brown later in season, spur shoot present, leaf scars narrow, buds 3/8 to 1/2 inch long, reddish brown with long gray pubescences.
Bark: When young, smooth with numerous lenticels, grayish brown, developing cracks, splits and scaly patches with age.
Form: A small tree or large shrub up to 40 feet tall, crown is initially elliptical but becoming wider with age.



Zone: 3 to 7

Growth Rate: Fast

Plant Type: Deciduous large shrub or small tree

Family: Rosaceae

Native Range: Europe and Asia
Height: 20 to 40 feet
Spread: 8 to 20 feet
Shape: Upright oval crown, usually rounding and opening with age.

Bloom Time: May

Bloom Color: White
Flower/Fruit: Lovely small white flowers that are borne in 4-inch clusters followed by1/4-inch orange berries.

Sun: Full Sun

Fall Color: Yellow to reddish-purple

Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium

Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Best grown in moist, acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. As the common name suggests, this is a tree of cool mountain climates that dislikes hot and humid summers.

Uses: Ideal specimen in a small garden. A beautiful shade tree. It is air pollution tolerant.