SORBUS hemsleyi 'John Bond'
Commonly known as Whitebeam
Columnar habit. White flowers followed by small brown fruits in autumn.
H/Std
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.
£80.00
Plant Details
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BerriesThese plants have berries.
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, sawfly larva, canker, honey fungus, fireblight -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. Arnold Arboretum, Boston -
DeciduousOvate to lance-shaped, toothed, dark, grey-green leaves to 14cm (5½in) long, grey-white beneath
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Panicles
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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TreeNeat, narrowly conical habit. Produces flowers in panicles to 5cm (2in) across followed by rounded, russet fruits with brown speckles
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Narrowly columnar
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
2.5m (8ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the seaCottage gardenSuitable for small gardensTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilModerately fertile. Humus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Light, dappled shade