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Sorbus
scopulina (Rowan Tree, Mountain Ash) Montane. Woodlands.
Summer. Rowan Trees are uncommon in the mountains of the Four Corners area but are commonly planted as home ornamentals and along city streets. In montane woods, they are often small, multi-trunked trees that go unnoticed until their bright berries and fall color attract attention. Once one learns the tree's appearance and forest habitat, it suddenly becomes more common. Isn't this so often the case? Linnaeus named this genus in 1753. "Sorbus" is an ancient Latin fruit name and "scopulina" means "of rocky places". Edward Greene named this species in 1900. |
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Sorbus
scopulina (Rowan Tree, Mountain Ash) Montane. Woodlands.
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Sorbus
scopulina (Rowan Tree, Mountain Ash) Montane. Woodlands.
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Sorbus
scopulina (Rowan Tree, Mountain Ash) Montane. Woodlands.
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Sorbus
scopulina (Rowan Tree, Mountain Ash) Montane. Woodlands.
Summer. Bark, especially on dead limbs, has a lustrous sheen and is often beautifully pitted. |
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Sorbus
scopulina (Rowan Tree, Mountain Ash) Montane. Woodlands.
Summer. Multi-stemmed Sorbus scopulina surround a young Aspen trunk with their subtle fall colors. |
Range map © John Kartesz,
County Color Key
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Range map for Sorbus scopulina |
Species present in state and native
Species present in state and exotic
Species not present in state
Species present and not rare
Species present and rare
Species extirpated (historic)
Species extinct
Species noxious
Species exotic and present
Eradicated
Questionable presence