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Sorbus mougeotii

Also Known As

  • Mougeot's Whitebeam
  • Vosges Whitebeam

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 20'-30'
  • W: 15'-25'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Sorbus mougeotii plant details

Sorbus mougeotii is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus mougeotii

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: serrated leaves, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus mougeotii

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Alps and Jura Mountains of northern Europe, this shrub/small tree is handsome clothed in its lobed and toothed leaves and showy with a good crop of red fruit. S/M

Gardening facts about Sorbus mougeotii plant

How to Grow Sorbus mougeotii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 20'

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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