Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'

Lovely tree with leaves that emerge as a bright silvery-grey colour in spring, darkening to grey-green later in the summer as they age. Established plants of Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' has clusters of white flowers in late spring followed by red fruit in late summer or autumn.

A robust small tree with a neat and reasonably compact habit and excellent spring foliage interest.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April - May.
• Flower Colour: White
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' grows to be a small branching tree with compact, upright habit.
  • Height: up to 10 m (32 ft)
  • Spread: 8 m (26 ft)