Whitebeam (Common Whitebeam, Swedish Whitebeam)
Sorbus aria · Rosaceae (Rose family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, deciduous
Shape
Elliptical to ovate with a pointed apex and rounded base
Margin
Serrate to doubly serrate
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent parallel lateral veins branching from a thick central midrib
Key Features
Finely serrated leaf margins, prominent parallel lateral veins, and distinctive lower leaf surfaces that are typically densely covered in white, woolly hairs
Description
The common whitebeam is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree known for its striking foliage. It produces clusters of white flowers in spring followed by bright red berries known as sorbs.
Habitat
Found in deciduous woodlands, scrub, and calcareous limestone soils; thrives in full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa
Identified on 10/13/2026