How to Care Sorbus

Whitebeam 'Lutescens' is a deciduous tree notable for its silvery, downy undersides of young leaves, which give a shimmering effect in the breeze. Mature leaves transition to a glossy green above, providing a striking contrast. Creamy white flowers blossom in spring before yielding to autumn berries, favored by wildlife. Thriving in well-drained soils, whitebeam 'Lutescens' often adorns urban streets and gardens with its hardy yet elegant stature.

Mountain ash 'Eastern Promise' is a resilient and ornamental tree celebrated for its stunning spring blossom, often a delicate pink. As the seasons change, it bears clusters of bright red-orange berries that attract various bird species. The foliage transforms into a fiery autumnal display of red and orange hues, indicating adaptations to temperate climates. Mountain ash 'Eastern Promise''s modest stature makes it ideal for smaller gardens, where it contributes to biodiversity and seasonal interest.

True service tree, or sorb tree, (Sorbus domestica) is an endangered fruit tree from Europe and northern Africa that lives up to 400 years. It can grow as tall as 20 m and has dense wood that's good for woodworking. The fruit is used in cider and jam and is sometimes eaten directly if allowed to over-ripen slightly.

Dwarf whitebeam may be mistaken for holly when the berries ripen in the fall, as the small red fruit resembles Holly berries. The leaves are also similar, adding to the confusion. With heights reaching up to 3 m, it is an imposing tree in the mountains of southern and central Europe.

European mountain ash is a versatile plant commonly used as a ornamental tree. Its fruit is a favorite of birds.

American mountain-ash trees (Sorbus americana) grow native in eastern Canada and New England. They grow clusters of tiny berries that remain on the tree through winter, making american mountain-ash an important food source for wildlife. Moose and deer like to eat its foliage and bark, and various birds are fond of its sour fruits. Its small size and attractive appearance make it a good ornamental tree.

Whitebeam (Sorbus aria) is a deciduous tree that will grow to 15 m tall. Clusters of white flowers bloom from spring to summer. Flowers turn into edible berries that ripen to bright red in late summer. Leaves fade to a rich russet brown in fall before falling off. Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Attracts bees butterflies and birds.

Because of its autumn color, the korean mountain ash is sometimes grown as an ornamental tree in northern Europe. This flowering tree is pyramid shaped at first but eventually grows into a rounder shape. It has red to yellow fruits that attract and feed birds.

Stranvaesia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae.

Cliffortia is a genus of plants that has been assigned to the rose family, with currently 132 known species. Its species can be found in southern Africa, particularly in the Cape Floristic Region. Cliffortia species are mostly upright shrubs, but some species develop into small trees of up to 5 m high. The stipules have merged with the base of the leaf and form a sheath around the branch. Leaflets may be thin or leathery, broad to needle-shaped, with the margin serrated or entire, and may have a spiny tip. Cliffortia has separate male and female flowers in the leaf axils, which are mostly set individually but sometimes in clusters. One or two achenes may develop in each flower, within the inflating calyx.

The dichotomanthes genus contains the sole species Dichotomanthes tristaniaecarpa, which is a small tree/shrub native to Eastern Asia. This species favors mixed evergreen forest habitats at medium altitudes. It produces late-spring white flowers as well as red fruit cylinders from late summer through fall.

Gardeners can plant drymocallis around trees to create a wild, woody ground cover. The plants have bright or pale green leaves that may be spiked or lobed, and they grow from kidney-shaped seeds. The flowers are small yellow or white blooms.