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Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)

Whitebeam

Sorbus aria

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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.

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.