Sorbus austriaca
Scientific Name: Hedlundia austriaca
Also Known As
- Whitebeam
Plant type
tree
size
- H: 20'-32'
- W: 15'-25'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Sorbus austriaca plant details
Sorbus austriaca is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus austriaca
- Plant type: tree
- Plant family: rosaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 15 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 32 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: small tree
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus austriaca
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This small pyramidal tree from Switzerland, Austria (as name indicates), and Hungary has 8" long deeply-toothed, deeply-lobed leaves, grey-felted beneath, and clusters of red fruits in fall. S/M
By: Forestfarm
Gardening facts about Sorbus austriaca plant
How to Grow Sorbus austriaca
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- wind tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- birds
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Scientific Name: Hedlundia hybrida
aka Swedish Service Tree
Plant Type
Tree
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 20'-35'
Width: 15'-25'
- sun
- regular
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