Plants > Trees

Swedish whitebeam

Sorbus intermedia

Genus: Sorbus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

S. intermedia is a medium-sized deciduous tree, to 12m high, with a broad, dense canopy. Leaves are broadly oval, deeply-lobed and dark green. Clusters of white flowers in spring are followed by red berries in autumn

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

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 or 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

Flower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years