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Sorbus hybrida

Scientific Name: Hedlundia hybrida

Also Known As

  • Swedish Service Tree

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-35'
  • W: 15'-25'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Sorbus hybrida plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus hybrida

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus hybrida

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A first-class mountain-ash, this natural hybrid between S. aucuparia and S. rupicola grows wild in coastal Scandinavia; a small compact tree (to 35') with large clusters of red fruits and beautiful fall color. S/M

Gardening facts about Sorbus hybrida plant

How to Grow Sorbus hybrida

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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