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Whitebeam
Sorbus aria Lutescens
A beautiful, deciduous tree with striking, creamy-white leaves that appear on purple shoots in early summer. These have white undersides and gradually darken to grey-green during the summer. It makes a prominent, eye-catching feature in the garden during the spring bearing masses of white flowers that are produced in clusters from April to May. The flowers are followed by charming, berry-like, orange-red to scarlet fruit that ripen in early autumn. A compact, medium-sized variety that maintains its strong and distinctive shape with little pruning.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Can tolerate most soils including dry, chalky ground
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Flowering Period:
April to May
Flower Colour:
White
Other Features:
The foliage is carried on purple shoots which look particularly striking in the spring
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
Incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost or organic matter when planting and stake firmly. Any dead, diseased and crossing branches should be removed in late autumn or winter. Routine pruning is not required.
Eventual Height: 10m
Eventual Spread:
8m
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Planting Kit |
Stake, Tie & 2 x Tablets |
£5.50 |
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pot |
Half Standard |
£24.99 |
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