Sorbus occidentalis
Sorbus occidentalis
- Native to:
- Canada | BC
GBIF: Michael Stein
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Sorbus
- Species:
- Sorbus occidentalis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- red, orange
Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; germination occurs in spring.
Source: DeepSeek deepseek-chat
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Place on damp paper towel in plastic bag for 6 weeks in fridge - should germinate in cold