Whitebeam. An upright tree with glossy, dark green leaves, white-hairy beneath. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by dark red berries. Max Height 10m to 25m. Max Spread 10m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sorbus aria
An upright tree with glossy, dark green leaves, white-hairy beneath. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by dark red berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Sorbus |
|---|---|
| Species | aria |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Whitebeam |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10m, 25m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 10m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| 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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