Sorbus lanata is a deciduous tree found in areas such as E. Asia - Himalayas. A member of the Rosaceae family, Sorbus lanata (D.Don.)Schauer does not go by a known (to us) common name. The tree can grow to a height of 10 meters and up to meters wide. The preferred habitat of Forests to 3400 metres[51]. Characteristic of high-level grazing pastures[158]., with LMH soil and SN moisture levels. .

The plant is a zone 5 hardy plant that has no known (to us) medicinal uses - the medicinal usage rating of the plant is 0.

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

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 3Fruit - raw or cooked[272]. The fruit is usually bletted if it is going to be eaten raw[2, 51, 146, 158]. This involves storing the fruit in a cool dry place until it is almost but not quite going rotten. At this stage the fruit has a delicious taste, somewhat like a luscious tropical fruit[K]. The fruit is about 1.2 - 3 centimeters across[200] and is borne in bunches which makes harvesting easier[K].

Cultivation tips: Succeeds in most reasonably good soils in an open sunny position[11]. Tolerates light shade[188], though it fruits better in a sunny position[K]. This species grows best in S.W. England[121]. Plants are susceptible to fireblight[188]. Closely related to S. cuspidata[121] and to S. aria[200].

. 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[272]. The fruit is usually bletted if it is going to be eaten raw[2, 51, 146, 158]. This involves storing the fruit in a cool dry place until it is almost but not quite going rotten. At this stage the fruit has a delicious taste, somewhat like a luscious tropical fruit[K]. The fruit is about 1.2 - 3 centimeters across[200] and is borne in bunches which makes harvesting easier[K].