Sorbus intermedia is a deciduous tree found in areas such as Europe. Freely naturalized in some areas of Britain[17]. Possibly of hybrid origin. A member of the Rosaceae family, Sorbus intermedia (Ehrh.)Pursh is also known by its common name of Swedish Whitebeam. The tree can grow to a height of 12 meters and up to 12 meters wide. The preferred habitat of the plant, with LMH soil and SN moisture levels. .

Swedish Whitebeam is a zone 5 hardy plant that has medicinal uses - the medicinal usage rating of Swedish Whitebeam is 0(Binary/Image)

Sorbus intermedia is 0 plant, whose flowers bloom typically in 5, and which is pollinated by Insects, apomictic.

Known hazards of the plant: The seeds probably contain hydrogen cyanide. This is the ingredient that gives almonds their characteristic flavour. Unless the seed is very bitter it should be perfectly safe in reasonable quantities. In small quantities, hydrogen cyanide has been shown to stimulate respiration and improve digestion, it is also claimed to be of benefit in the treatment of cancer. In excess, however, it can cause respiratory failure and even death.

The plant has an edibility rating of 2Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 3]. A mild, though slightly bitter flavour with a mealy texture[K]. The fruit is up to 13mm across[200] and is produced in quite large clusters, making harvesting easier[K].

Cultivation tips: Succeeds in most reasonably good well-drained soils in an open sunny position[11]. Tolerates very acid or alkaline soils[200] and light shade[188], though it fruits better in a sunny position[K]. Suitable for very exposed sites, including maritime exposure[75, 200]. Tolerates atmospheric pollution[11, 200]. Resistant to fireblight[11]. The trees usually have apomictic flowers. They thus produce seed asexually, each seedling being a clone of the parent[11]. The fruits are very attractive to birds[11].

. The plant should best be propagated by Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame[78, 80]. If you have sufficient seed it can be sown in an outdoor seedbed[78, 80]. Stored seed germinates better if given 2 weeks warm then 14 - 16 weeks cold stratification[98], so sow it as early in the year as possible. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Seedlings are very slow to put on top-growth for their first year or two[11], but they are busy building up a good root system. It is best to keep them in pots in a cold frame for their first winter and then plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring.

Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 3]. A mild, though slightly bitter flavour with a mealy texture[K]. The fruit is up to 13mm across[200] and is produced in quite large clusters, making harvesting easier[K].