The tree species ''Sorbus americana'' is commonly known as the American mountain-ash. It is a deciduous perennial tree, native to eastern North America.
The American mountain-ash and related species (most often the European mountain-ash, ''
Sorbus aucuparia'') are also referred to as rowan trees.
Description
''Sorbus americana'' is a relatively small tree, reaching in height.
The American mountain-ash attains its largest specimens on the northern shores of
Lake Huron and
Lake Superior
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It resembles the European mountain-ash, ''
Sorbus aucuparia''.
; Bark: Light gray, smooth, surface scaly.