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Whitebeam
Sorbus wardii

A little-known Whitebeam from the Himalayas, featuring large silver-green leaves and yellow-orange berries.
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Growing


Whitebeam
Sorbus wardii
Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive fruit
Attractive tree / plant
Attractive foliage
Autumn foliage colour
Summer foliage colour
Growth habitUpright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningDo not prune
Growth rateSlow
WildlifeAttractive to birds
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Identification


Whitebeam
Sorbus wardii
Flower colourWhite
Flowering monthMay
Leaf colourGrey-green
Leaf colour - autumnYellow
Fruit colourYellow / Orange
Fruit persistencePersistent
Country of originChina
Annual cycleDeciduous
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