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whitebeam

Tree native to southern Europe, usually found growing on chalk or limestone. It can reach 20 m/60 ft in height. It takes its name from the dense coat of short white hairs on the underside of the leaves. (Genus Sorbus aria, family Rosaceae.)

It is a type of mountain ash.
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COMMONLY known as mountain ash or whitebeam, this wonderful tree provides all-year interest, producing large heads of pink-flushed flowers in late spring which develop into beautiful red or white fruits in autumn.
Best of the bunch; Sorbus (Rowan) by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
SORBUS (ROWAN) Commonly known as mountain ash or whitebeam, this wonderful tree provides all-year interest, producing large heads of pink-flushed flowers in late spring which then develop into beautiful red or white fruits in autumn.
Best of the bunch by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
pounds 355,000 Address: Whitebeam Park, Birkby Agents: Boultons THIS detached property is beautifully appointed and conveniently situated for the motorway network.
Large detached home with lovely scenic outlook by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
 
 
 
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