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Sorbus aria

Also Known As

  • Whitebeam

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 40'
  • W: 25'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Sorbus aria plant details

Sorbus aria is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus aria

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 40 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus aria

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?A splendid ornamental not seen much in gardens in this country? (Wyman) is this small-med tree with colorful red fruit and ?delightfully contrasting? foliage?bright green above, white below (and not compound.) S/M

Gardening facts about Sorbus aria plant

How to Grow Sorbus aria

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Width: 20'

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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