Sorbus aria
(Whitebeam)
Sorbus aria (Whitebeam) is a small-medium sized British native, which makes a fine ornamental garden, park or street tree. It is generally a very undemanding tree which tolerates wind, heat, drought and urban situations very well. It grows best on lime rich soils, and will thrive on chalk.
The leaves are dark green on the upper surface, with a silver-white underside. White flowers are produced in May, followed by orange-red persistent fruits in September. The Autumn colour is yellow-brown.
Plant Profile
Name: Sorbus aria
Common Name: Whitebeam
Family: Rosaceae
Height: 10-20m
Bark: Grey/smooth
Leaves: Leathery, dark green with white woolly underside
Flower: Large white cymes in May
Autumn Colour: Yellow
Fruit: Round orange/red fruits from September
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14-16cm girth Standard |
25-30cm girth Standard |
Distinctive leaves | 16-18cm girth Standard |
