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Rowan Tree (Mountain Ash) in Georgia: Unlikely to Survive Heat

American mountain ash (Sorbus americana) and European rowan (S. aucuparia) hate high night temperatures. Plant on north side of house with morning sun only, away from winter heat reflection. Survival is doubtful.

See UConn's American mountain ash page for details.

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