American mountain ash (Sorbus americana)

Where to plant

Let’s now see where to plant American mountain ash (Sorbus americana). What types of gardens and where this plant is normally grown.

Orientation

It tolerates being planted in different orientations. But if possible, plant American mountain ash in a east facing, south facing or west facing garden.

Garden style

It has numerous uses in gardening and landscaping. Sorbus americana can work very well in gardens of different styles:

• City & Courtyard Gardens – usually small gardens, these gardens need smart designs to work well as they have to allow areas to relax, play and entertain;
• Informal Gardens – have a free design and close to the nature aspect. The lines are smoother and more fluid and the planting is less rigid;
• Wildlife gardens – natural gardens that feature plants that attract native wildlife such as birds, pollinating insects and small mammals;

Planting type

American mountain ash is normally used in low maintenance gardens – where you can’t care for the plants so often;.