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    Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'

    Also Known As

    • Lutescens Silver Whitebeam
    • Lutescens Whitebeam
    • Whitebeam Mountain Ash

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 15'-25'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' plant details

    Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The leaves of this conical tree are covered with silvery hairs in spring??VERY striking? (Bean) and then by a sulphur tinge in late summer; widely used as a fine street tree. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Bluish foliage, White flowers spring, red berries fall-winter. Zones 5-8. Great Plant Pick for the NW.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    The foliage of this tree comes out soft silver as the leaves are heavily tomentose.Medium tree with conical habit. Zone 5.

    By: Whitman Farms

    Grey leaves unlike the majority of its cousins on this ash that makes a nice small street tree.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' plant

    How to Grow Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Width: 20'-30'

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    • regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 20'-40'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
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    Sorbus hybrida

    Scientific Name: Hedlundia hybrida

    aka Swedish Service Tree

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
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