Available from Notcutts comes the Sorbus aucuparia. A native tree, widespread in the UK, with lance-shaped leaves dark green above, blue-green underneath which turn red in autumn. Very distinctive for its generally large bunches of bright red fruit which are so attractive to birds in the early autumn Features & tips Known as Mountain Ash Berries can be used to make Jelly Tolerates most sites & soils but does particularly well in light, acidic soils.