SORBUS thibetica 'John Mitchell'
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SORBUS thibetica 'John Mitchell'
Commonly known as Tibetan whitebeam
Huge rounded leave with white indumentum on their undersides. Russet-brown apple-shaped fruits
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
More compact variety named after a past curator at Westonbirt Arboretum, Glos. Wildlife plant. Flowers attract bees, flies and beetles -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, silver leaf, honey fungus, fireblight -
Place of origin
Southwestern China, Himalayas -
DeciduousLarge, broadly elliptical leaves reaching 15cm (6in) across
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White
Creamy white -
Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
20m (66ft) -
Spread
15m (49ft) -
TreeUltimately large tree. Produces flowers in corymbs to 6cm (2½in) across followed by spherical to pear-shaped berries 1.5cm (½in) across, ripening orange or yellow
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Light, dappled shade -
Broadly conical
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size20m (66ft)
15m (49ft)
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View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
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