Oakleaf Mountain Ash

Hedlundia pseudofennica

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rosaceae
Genus:
Hedlundia
Species:
Hedlundia pseudofennica
USDA Symbol:
SOHY3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fall Color:
yellow, orange, red

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers habitats with consistent organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Seeds may exhibit double dormancy; warm followed by cold stratification can improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI