Lutescens is an excellent example of the Whitebeams, closely related to the Rowans but characterised by their more regularly shaped (non-pinnate) grey-green leaves.
The young branches also usually have white hairs, and the light undersides of the leaves add to the white effect.
Lutescens produces small white flowers in late spring followed by orange-red berries in autumn when the leaves also take on russet / gold hues. The berries are very popular with birds.
Order now for delivery from week commencing 4th November for pot grown trees or December for bare-root or mixed tree orders.
Lutescens is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, and is a particularly good choice if you have chalk / alkaline soil.
Lutescens has been popular for more than a century, and is widely planted as a street tree.
The species Sorbus aria is native to large parts of southern England - particularly the chalk downs - as well as western and central Europe.
Illustrative example of a pot-grown tree of this variety as supplied.
Approximate girth: 6/8cm. We try to keep all pot-grown trees down to about 1.5m as supplied, but some may be larger.
Trees should reach their mature height after about 10 or more years.
We may also have 1-year bare-root trees of this variety - they are not shown here.
We list more than 50 Sorbus (rowan and whitebeam) trees. Choosing can be difficult! Our article explaining the different berry and leaf colours might help narrow down the selection.
This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2023.