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common whitebeam

Sorbus aria

Genus: Sorbus
Family: Rosaceae
Common Names: beam tree, chess apple, white beam tree, whitebeam

About this plant

S. aria is a medium-sized deciduous tree, rather upright when young, with broadly ovate dark green leaves, white-felted beneath, and clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by red berries in early autumn

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution and dry conditions

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, chip budding in summer or grafting in winter. Propagate by seed sown outdoors in autumn

Pests

May be attacked by aphids and blister mites

Diseases

May be affected by apple canker and fireblight

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverFlower Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpring

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years