Whitebeam
Sorbus aria
Whitebeam is native to southern England and County Galway in Ireland It’s a deciduous broadleaf tree, adaptable to all conditions and requires little maintenance. It’s often found in parks and gardens and identifiable by its domed crown. In springtime white scented flowers are produced, followed by orange-red fruits.
Whitebeam estimated full grown height:
A mature tree will reach about 15 metres, reaching its full height in 30-40 years.
Purchase size and growth:
These trees are cell-grown saplings, ranging from approximately 15cm-60cm in height. Cell grown trees can be planted all year round in most situations as long as they are given the correct care. Please be aware that depending upon the time of year you receive your sapling (particularly early spring) it may not look very perky upon arrival, please do not worry once it has been planted it should pick up quickly.
Value to wildlife:
The flowers are pollinated by insects and the berries are favoured by birds. The leaves are eaten by caterpillars of a number of moths.
Whitebeam preferred soil type or environmental conditions:
Whitebeam is adaptable to all conditions but thrives in chalk soils.
UK and Ireland Sourced and Grown (UKISG):
Every sapling that we provide is UK and Ireland sourced and grown to minimise the risk of importing and spreading tree pests and diseases. Seeds are collected and stored in the UK and Ireland, and they are all coded and batched so that we can track each individual tree.
More information about this tree is available here.
The images in this product listing show the saplings bundled and wrapped. This plastic wrap is made from LDPE (low-density polyethylene) and is 100% recyclable, we encourage users to recycle them when you are ready to plant your trees.
