Sorbus — 23 species
Botanical species in the genus Sorbus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Sorbus species
Sorbus species
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
This record is to cover a series of hybrids of garden origin that belong to the whitebeam section of the genus but have not been placed in a distinct species. The following notes are based on the general needs of this group of plants. Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus alnifolia
Sorbus alnifolia
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus alnifolia is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Dislikes dry soils.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus americana
Sorbus americana
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus americana is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -40°c when dormant. Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates partial shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus aria
Sorbus aria
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus aria is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates acid sands and thin chalky soils. Does well on heavy clays.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus aucuparia
Sorbus aucuparia
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus aucuparia is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -40°c when dormant and succeeding in regions with a short growing season. Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus austriaca
Sorbus austriaca
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus austriaca is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position. This species is closely related to Sorbus intermedia.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus commixta
Sorbus commixta
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus commixta is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Dislikes dry soils. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus decora
Sorbus decora
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus decora is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -40°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Dislikes dry soils. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus devoniensis
Sorbus devoniensis
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus devoniensis is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant. Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus domestica
Sorbus domestica
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus domestica prefers a warm and mild climate, but is moderately cold-hardy, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant and able to withstand late frosts after it has come into growth. It requires a minimum annual rainfall of 500mm. Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus gracilis
Sorbus gracilis
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus gracilis is a moderately cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Prefers an acid soil. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus hybrida
Sorbus hybrida
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus hybrida is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates very acid or alkaline soils. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus intermedia
Sorbus intermedia
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus intermedia is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good well-drained soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates very acid or alkaline soils and light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position. Suitable for very exposed sites, including maritime exposure.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus japonica
Sorbus japonica
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus japonica is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant. However, it requires hot summers if it is to thrive and will often fail to do well in regions with cool summers, even if the winters are mild. Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus lanata
Sorbus lanata
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus lanata is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position. Plants are susceptible to fireblight.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus latifolia
Sorbus latifolia
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus latifolia is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position. Plants are susceptible to fireblight.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus mougeotii
Sorbus mougeotii
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus mougeotii is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position. Plants are susceptible to fireblight.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus sambucifolia
Sorbus sambucifolia
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus sambucifolia is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position. Plants can produce extremely abundant crops of fruit.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus scopulina
Sorbus scopulina
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus scopulina is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Dislikes dry soils. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus sitchensis
Sorbus sitchensis
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus sitchensis is a very cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -25°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Dislikes dry soils. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus thibetica
Sorbus thibetica
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus thibetica is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position. Plants are susceptible to fireblight.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus torminalis
Sorbus torminalis
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus torminalis is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -20°c when dormant, whilst the new growth in spring is undamaged at -5°c. It grows best in areas with hot summers, having an optimum mean annual temperature between 10 - 17°c. It tolerates a minimum annual rainfall of aroundt 500mm, while the optimum lies between 700 - 1,500mm.
Full cultivation guide →Sorbus vestita
Sorbus vestita
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Sorbus vestita is a moderately cold-hardy tree, tolerating temperatures down to around -15°c when dormant Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position. Tolerates light shade, though it fruits better in a sunny position. Plants are susceptible to fireblight.
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