common whitebeam

How to Grow and Care for common whitebeam

common whitebeam · Sorbus aria
Also known as: beam tree; chess apple; white beam tree; whitebeam

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution and dry conditions

Watering: Moderate deep watering, mature rowan withstands mild seasonal droughtsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing common whitebeam

common whitebeam
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate deep watering, mature rowan withstands mild seasonal droughts
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingDeciduous ornamental tree slow feed once annually early spring year
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution and dry conditions

How to Water common whitebeam?

Moderate deep watering, mature rowan withstands mild seasonal droughts

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for common whitebeam?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for common whitebeam?

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What Soil Is Best for common whitebeam?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for common whitebeam?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize common whitebeam?

Deciduous ornamental tree slow feed once annually early spring year

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How to Prune common whitebeam?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate common whitebeam?

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, chip budding in summer or grafting in winter. Propagate by seed (sown outdoors) in autumn

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How to Transplant common whitebeam?

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How to Care for common whitebeam in Winter?

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How to Plant common whitebeam?

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution and dry conditions

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How to Repot common whitebeam?

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How to Harvest common whitebeam?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight, apple canker, silver leaf and honey fungus

Pests

May be attacked by aphids and blister mites

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The Toxicity of common whitebeam

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About common whitebeam

Attributes of common whitebeam

Plant typeTrees
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope

Scientific Classification

Species
Sorbus aria
Genus
Sorbus
Family
Rosaceae
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