Sorbus aria - 20-30 CM C1,5 WHIP

Description
The Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) is a conical small tree with decorative, orange-red, round fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from May to June. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 18 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Olive-green shoots * attractive yellow-green autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, thermophilic, cannot be built over

Leaves
Attractive yellow-green autumn colouring. Long lasting.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Whitebeam has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white flowers of Whitebeam appear in umbrella clusters from May to June. These grow to about 4 - 5 cm in size.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Sorbus aria are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbus aria are tomentose, olive green.

Root
Sorbus aria is a heartroot.