Whitebeam
Sorbus aria
EdibleZones 5–8canopy
Aria edulis, the whitebeam or common whitebeam, is a species of deciduous tree in the family Rosaceae.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 8 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 5–8
- Layers
- canopy
Functional roles
wildlifefoodwindbreak
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seedgraftingmoderate
When: Sow seed autumn
Tolerates wind, chalk and pollution; berries for birds and jelly.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.