Swedish Whitebeam. A narrow tree with toothed dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by bright red berries. Max Height 12m. Max Spread 12m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sorbus intermedia
A narrow tree with toothed dark green leaves. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by bright red berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Sorbus |
|---|---|
| Species | intermedia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Swedish Whitebeam |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 12m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 12m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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