Swedish whitebeam
Sorbus mougeotii
Family: Rosaceae
What it is like
A large shrub or small tree. It grows 12 m high and spreads 4.5 m wide. The leaves are simple and broadly oval. They have shallow lobes. The leaves are pale grey underneath. The flowers are cream and in small heads. The fruit are green but become red as they ripen.
There are about 75 Sorbus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is native to the mountains of northern Europe. It suits hardiness zones 6-9. Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alps, Australia, Europe, Scandinavia, Sweden, Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit