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    SORBUS aria 'Lutescens'
    SORBUS aria 'Lutescens'
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    SORBUS aria 'Lutescens'

    Commonly known as Whitebeam

     AWARD
    Upper surface of leaves covered by creamy while indumentum becoming grey-green later in summer
    H/Std
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    10 to 15 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Courier Only due to the size of this plant.
    Due to limitations imposed by couriers, taller items might have to pruned to reduce height prior to dispatch.
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £80.00 each 
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    • Berries
      These plants have berries.
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects, birds
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight.
    • Place of origin
      Europe
    • Deciduous
      toothed leaves to 12cm (5in) long.
    • White
    • Coastal / windswept
      Slightly back from the sea
    • Fully hardy
    • Serrulate
    • Elliptic
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10m (33ft)
    • Spread
      8m (26ft)
    • Tree
      Broadly columnar tree of compact habit. Produces flowers in corymbs 8cm (3in) across followed by brown-speckled, dark red berries.
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light, dappled shade
    • Broadly columnar
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      10m (33ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        8m (26ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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