Whitebeam
Aria edulis
Also known as
Common Whitebeam, Beam Tree, Chess Apple, White Beam Tree
Weilburg - Tiergarten - Mehlbeere by SBT (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H6
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
---|---|---|
12m | Max | 8m |
8m | Min | 4m |
50 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter


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Whitebeam Overview
Aria edulis is considered the same species as Sorbus aria. Commonly known as Whitebeam or Common Whitebeam. It is a deciduous tree species from the Rosaceae family, originating from Europe. Growing to medium size, this plant produces oval leaves with felted white undersides and serrated edges, they display attractive autumn colouration. Flowers are borne in clusters, coloured white, appearing from spring and leading onto red berry fruits from summer-autumn. Not often seen growing wild, this tree is a popular choice for parks and gardens, the fruits are popular with birds. The bark is smooth and grey in colour, with grey-green stems which appear more reddish in the sun.
Common problems with Whitebeam
How to propagate Whitebeam
Cuttings
Budding
Grafting
Seed
Special features of Whitebeam
Attractive leaves
Attracts birds
Autumn colour
Hedge plant
Other uses of Whitebeam
Hedging, specimen. Suitable for coastal conditions.
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