Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'


whitebeam 'Lutescens'
'Lutescens' is a medium-sized deciduous tree, erect when young, spreading with age. Leaves to 10cm, broadly elliptic, silvery in spring, becoming grey-green. Creamy-white flowers followed by orange-red berries
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | White | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
Autumn | Orange Red | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Sorbus can be deciduous trees or shrubs with simple or pinnate leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers, followed by white, yellow, pink, red or brown berries; some have fine autumn colour
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution and dry conditions
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, chip budding in summer or grafting in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be attacked by aphids and blister mites
Diseases
May be affected by apple canker and fireblight
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