Sorbus aria

Whitebeam

Deciduous tree approx 15m high by 10m wide. Bark is red-brown. Leaves are oval and serrate, silver-grey when young, maturing to deep green with white undersides and turning orange-yellow in autumn. Flowers form in clusters, are numerous, white and occur in late spring. Fruit are red berries with brown spots in autumn. Cultivars feature striking foliage and fruit.

Uses

Ornamental tree for parks and gardens

Culture

Adaptable to a wide range of conditions, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Tolerates alkaline soils, coastal conditions, frost and air pollution. Vulnerable to fireblight. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Propagation

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