Sorbus aria Majestica – Whitebeam

Possibly the finest cultivar of the native (or long-established) whitebeam, Sorbus aria Majestica is a medium-sized, deciduous tree, with an upright habit when young, and a rounder shape as it matures. The oval leaves are the largest of the whitebeams’, glossy deep green above and whitish underneath, giving a lovely light effect in a breeze; they turn yellow in autumn.  Clusters of creamy-white flowers are borne in late spring, followed by orange-red berries, larger than those of most whitebeams at 12mm. Whitebeam Majestica holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is a good source of nectar for pollinators and berries for birds.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil:  Any well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: Spring to autumn
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: 26-40’ (8-12m) Spread: 13-26’ (4-8m) in 20 years