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  • The pretty yellowy orange autumn colour of Sorbus aria Magnifica on the Barcham Trees nursery
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  • Row of medium-size Sorbus aria Magnifica trees at Barcham Trees nursery

Whitebeam Magnifica

Sorbus aria Magnifica

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About this product

Sorbus aria Magnifica, or Whitebeam Magnifica, has foliage that emerges later than its counterpart, Sorbus aria Lutescens. As the spring and summer progress, the leaves harden to become a more distinct grey on the underside and green on the surface.

Clusters of creamy white flowers appear in April and May, followed by bright orange-red fruit in autumn when the leaves turn golden brown before falling.

Interestingly, this tree loses its leaves much later than Sorbus aria Lutescens, so if planting an avenue, it is a good idea to mix Lutescens and Magnifica to get the best from these two trees.

As a young tree, it is fairly upright in habit, developing a rounded and compact shape at maturity.

It requires little maintenance and will thrive on all soils, including chalky ones.

This small tree is an excellent choice for planting as a garden feature specimen. Sorbus aria Magnifica trees offer an array of ornamental qualities you can enjoy all year round.

The regular and compact shape of the crown also makes it a good candidate for avenue planting, and the silvery foliage is perfect for accentuating with up lighting.

We recommend rabbit guards for these trees if you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer.

Mature height: 7-12m

Specifications

Common names
Whitebeam Magnifica
Height of tree
7-12m
Soil type
Well drained, Chalk/Alkaline, Will tolerate most soil types
Shape
Rounded
Blossom Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Silver/Green
Information Flags
Good for bees
Looks good in
Spring
Genus
Sorbus