We’ve taken our popular Mt. Ash/Pear hybrid and grafted it onto Aronia rootstock to make a unique and very attractive dwarf tree. Shipova grown on Aronia rootstock comes into bearing two to three years earlier than our regular Shipova and should grow to only 6-8 ft. in height. The only disadvantage to this combination is that it will likely have a shorter life span than our regular-size Shipova.

Latin Name: Sorbus x Pyrus

Size at Maturity: 6-8 ft.

Pollination: While our Mt. Ash varieties are partially self-fertile, it is a good idea to plant at least two varieties for cross-pollination.

Pests & Diseases: Mountain Ash is not bothered by pests or diseases.

Hardiness: Mountain Ash is hardy to approx. minus 40°F

Bearing Age: 2nd year after planting

Bloom Time: Late spring

Ripening Time: Early fall

Yield: 15+ lbs.

USDA Zone: 2

Sunset Western Zone: A1-A3, 1-10, 14-17

Sunset Northeast Zone: 34-43

Native Area: Europe