Sorbus Intermedia 6-8cm Girth Full Standard

Sorbus intermedia – Swedish Whitebeam

Full Standard | 6–8 cm Girth
A Robust, Wind-Tolerant Tree with Silver-Backed Leaves and Autumn Berries

Sorbus intermedia, commonly known as the Swedish Whitebeam, is a tough, medium-sized deciduous tree valued for its distinctive foliage, creamy spring flowers, and clusters of orange-red berries in autumn. A naturally elegant and symmetrical tree, it is particularly well-suited to urban environments, coastal areas, and exposed sites due to its high tolerance of wind, salt, and pollution.

Supplied as a 6–8 cm girth Full Standard tree, this variety is an ideal choice for both amenity planting and smaller-scale landscapes where early canopy height and a neat, uniform shape are desired.

Seasonal Interest

Spring

• New foliage emerges with a silvery underside, giving the crown a shimmering two-tone effect in the breeze.

• Produces creamy-white flower clusters in late spring, which attract bees and early pollinators.

Summer

• Mature leaves are dark green on top and silvery-white beneath, giving the tree a fresh, textured look.

• The tree maintains a tidy, upright oval crown, providing light shade.

Autumn

• Flowers give way to orange-red berries that persist into late autumn, providing seasonal colour and food for birds.

• Foliage may turn soft yellow before leaf fall, adding to the seasonal transition.

Winter

• After leaf fall, the symmetrical branching structure and retained berries (if uneaten) offer subtle winter interest.

Form & Growth

• Height & Spread: Typically reaches 10–12 m tall × 5–7 m wide at maturity.

• Girth: Supplied as 6–8 cm Full Standard, with approx. 1.8–2 m clear stem and a balanced head.

• Form: Broadly oval with a strong central leader and naturally dense canopy.

• Growth Rate: Moderate. Naturally neat, often requires minimal formative pruning.

Landscape Applications

• Street & Avenue Tree: Excellent for roadside or public planting due to pollution and salt tolerance.

• Urban Gardens: Tidy habit makes it suitable for residential streets and front gardens.

• Coastal Plantings: Withstands salt-laden winds, ideal for maritime climates.

• Wildlife Value: Berries attract birds; flowers provide pollen for insects.

• Shelterbelts & Screening: Dense canopy offers windbreak potential and privacy.

Growing Requirements

• Light: Thrives in full sun; tolerates partial shade.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, and loam. Tolerates poor and dry soils once established.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy UK H6; highly wind-resistant.

• Care: Low-maintenance; prune only as needed to maintain shape or remove damaged branches.

Why Choose Sorbus intermedia (6–8 cm Girth Full Standard)?

This Full Standard specimen of Sorbus intermedia is a hardy, versatile, and ornamental tree that adds structure, seasonal interest, and wildlife value to any landscape. Its wind and pollution tolerance, combined with its silver-backed foliage and vibrant berries, make it especially effective in urban or exposed environments.

Ideal for designers and landscapers seeking a reliable, low-maintenance tree with a classic European look and long-lasting aesthetic value.

Recommended Companions

• Structural Evergreens: Combine with Ilex aquifolium or Taxus baccata for winter contrast.

• Underplanting: Use with Geranium macrorrhizum, Bergenia, or Euphorbia for dry shade tolerance.

• Other Trees: Pairs well with Tilia cordata, Malus ‘Evereste’, or Amelanchier lamarckii for seasonal variety.

Sorbus Intermedia 6-8cm Girth Full Standard Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Rate Of Growth Deciduous

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.