Korean Mountain Ash
Alniaria alnifolia
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Korean mountain ash is the unusual member of the clan, a deciduous tree from Korea, recently moved by botanists from Sorbus into the genus Alniaria, with simple, finely toothed, alder-like leaves rather than the compound leaves of the familiar mountain ashes. White flower clusters open in May, and the fall foliage turns warm shades of orange and red.
The show is the fruit. Showy pink to scarlet berries hang in clusters, and Dirr, in his Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, writes that the fruits "can be spectacular and, during a heavy flowering year, it is the equal of any fruiting tree." The berries draw birds, and the spring flowers feed pollinators.
A word of caution for warm-climate gardeners. Mountain ashes are cool-climate plants, and Dirr calls this species only "a possibility for use in the South (Zone 7-B)," adding that "mountainash and heat, particularly high night temperatures, are diametrically opposed." Best, then, in zones 3 to 7, in full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil, as a specimen or in a small grove where the flowers, fruit, and fall color can all be enjoyed.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 3–7
- Sun
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil
- Moist, Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 40–50 Feet · Spread 20–30 Feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate to Fast
- Seasonality
- Deciduous
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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