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Sorbus latifolia

Also Known As

  • European Mountain Ash
  • Service Tree of Fontainebleau

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 30'-60'
  • W: 20'-40'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Sorbus latifolia plant details

Sorbus latifolia is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus latifolia

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 30 FT - 60 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: peeling bark, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus latifolia

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small-medium tree with shaggy peeling bark, sharply-lobed leaves, felted beneath, and large, russet-yellow fruit in fall. S/M

Gardening facts about Sorbus latifolia plant

How to Grow Sorbus latifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-25'

Width: 20'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 20'-30'

Width: 15'-25'

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 40'-50'

Width: 20'-30'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-25'

Width: 6'-10'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 20'-40'

Width: 15'-20'

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