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whitebeam 'Lutescens' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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whitebeam 'Lutescens'

Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'

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Genus: Sorbus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Lutescens' is a medium-sized deciduous tree, erect when young, spreading with age. Leaves to 10cm, broadly elliptic, silvery in spring, becoming grey-green. Creamy-white flowers followed by orange-red berries

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

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast 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

Pests

May be attacked by aphids and blister mites

Diseases

May be affected by apple canker and fireblight

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years