Tree comparisons

	Rowan Matthew Ridley	Whitebeam Sorbus hedlundii
	An upright-growing Mountain Ash with dense white flowers and clusters of orange-red autumn berries.	A little-known whitebeam species, it features the classic downy grey-green leaves, and russeted fruitlets in autumn.
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Growing

	Rowan Matthew Ridley	Whitebeam Sorbus hedlundii
Gardening skill	Beginner	Beginner
Attractive features	Attractive fruit Autumn foliage colour	Attractive fruit Attractive tree / plant Attractive foliage
Growth habit	Upright	Upright-spreading / Vase
Height after 10 years	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft	3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
Sunlight		Prefers full sun
Pruning	Light prune
Growth rate	Average	Average
Site conditions	Occasional flooding Coastal site
Wildlife	Attractive to birds	Attractive to birds