Sorbus aucuparia

Planted: 1929

At the western end of the Grass Path.

Distribution:	A native tree, the other common name is Mountain Ash, Europe parts of Asia, and northern Africa.
Planting Date:	Root sucker from 1929 planting which was toppled by a gale in 2002.
Growth Habit:	Small tree
Bark:	Dark brown
Leaf:	Medium green leaves are pinnate, alternate; 18 to 20 cm long. Leaves turn orange-red in autumn.
Flowers:	White, in panicles appearing from May to June.
Fruit:	Attractive yellow-orange fruits appearing by August.
Toxicity:	The fruit and foliage have been used in the creation of dishes and beverages, as a folk medicine, and as fodder for livestock.
Potential tree size	4 to 5 m in height and 4 to 5 m in spread.
Uses:	Its tough and flexible wood has traditionally been used for woodworking. It is planted to fortify soil in mountain regions or as an ornamental tree.
Plant Hunter:	Native
Introduction Date:	Native
Anecdotes and Comments:	The plant does not often grow older than 80 years and is one of the shortest-lived trees in temperate climate. Not closely related to the Common Ash, Fraxinus excelsior.