Swedish whitebeam

How to Grow and Care for Swedish whitebeam

Swedish whitebeam · Sorbus intermedia

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

Watering: Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Swedish whitebeam

Swedish whitebeam
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings
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
FertilizingBalanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring
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 Swedish whitebeam?

Deep watering during dry spells, allowing slight surface drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Swedish whitebeam?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Swedish whitebeam?

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What Soil Is Best for Swedish whitebeam?

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

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Swedish whitebeam?

Balanced shrub or tree feed once each early spring

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How to Prune Swedish 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 Swedish whitebeam?

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

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How to Transplant Swedish whitebeam?

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How to Care for Swedish whitebeam in Winter?

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How to Plant Swedish whitebeam?

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

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How to Repot Swedish whitebeam?

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How to Harvest Swedish whitebeam?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

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

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, blister mites, scale insects, glasshouse red spider mite and sawflies

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The Toxicity of Swedish whitebeam

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

More General Info About Swedish whitebeam

Attributes of Swedish whitebeam

Plant typeTrees
Height8-12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginNorthern Western Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Sorbus intermedia
Genus
Sorbus
Family
Rosaceae
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FAQs About Swedish whitebeam

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