Sorbus aria ‘Lutescens’ Tree – Whitebeam Ornamental Tree – Large 5–6ft Tall in a 7.5 Litre Pot – Stunning Silver Foliage Feature Tree – By Direct Plants
Create a striking ornamental feature in your garden with the beautiful Sorbus aria ‘Lutescens’, also known as the Whitebeam Tree, supplied here as a large approximately 5–6ft tall specimen in a 7.5 litre pot for instant impact and excellent establishment. Carefully grown and selected at our Norfolk nursery, this elegant ornamental tree is admired for its stunning silvery-white young foliage, attractive form, and year-round garden interest.
During spring, the tree produces masses of soft silvery-white leaves which gradually mature to grey-green, creating a shimmering effect in sunlight and adding exceptional contrast to surrounding planting schemes. Clusters of creamy-white flowers appear in late spring, followed by attractive berries later in the season which are loved by birds and wildlife.
With its upright, rounded habit and manageable growth, Sorbus aria ‘Lutescens’ is ideal for feature planting, lawns, borders, avenues, or larger patio containers, bringing elegance, structure, and seasonal interest to any outdoor space.
Supplied as a strong, healthy, well-established specimen in a large 7.5 litre pot, this premium tree offers immediate presence and long-term ornamental value.
Why Sorbus aria ‘Lutescens’ is so special:
• Stunning silvery-white young foliage creates exceptional seasonal interest
• Attractive upright ornamental tree with a graceful rounded shape
• Produces clusters of creamy-white flowers in spring
• Decorative berries later in the season attract birds and wildlife
• Hardy, reliable, and easy to grow in most soil types
• Large established specimen for instant garden impact
Perfect for:
• Feature planting in lawns and borders
• Adding colour contrast and ornamental interest
• Wildlife-friendly gardens and landscape planting
• Traditional, cottage, and contemporary gardens
• Large patio pots and decorative containers
Planting Guide:
• Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position
• Water regularly during the first growing season until established
• Can be grown in large patio containers or planted directly into the ground
• Minimal pruning required to maintain shape and structure
• Trees grown in the ground will reach full size, while container-grown specimens can be maintained at a manageable height
Key Features:
• Sorbus aria ‘Lutescens’ (Whitebeam Tree)
• Approx. 5–6ft tall
• Supplied in a large 7.5 litre pot with strong established roots
• Stunning silvery-white foliage in spring
• Creamy-white flowers followed by ornamental berries
• Hardy ornamental deciduous tree
• Ideal for feature planting and year-round interest
• Suitable for gardens, borders, and large patio containers
• Check out our planting guide to help your tree thrive
Our range of potted trees is professionally grown and selected at our nursery in Norfolk. We offer large, established trees that provide an instant effect, delivered directly to your door in a pot. Each tree arrives safe and secure in our bespoke, high-quality live tree packaging via one of our trusted couriers.
All our trees are fully hardy outdoor varieties, suitable for most soil types and garden positions. They can be planted directly into the ground or grown in large patio containers. If grown in pots, we recommend using a container of 100 litres or more for long-term growth and stability.
From Direct Plants, an award-winning nursery and trusted family brand, known for producing strong, healthy, high-quality trees and plants.
You will receive 1 Sorbus aria ‘Lutescens’ Tree approximately 5–6ft tall in a 7.5 litre pot – a stunning ornamental Whitebeam tree perfect for adding elegant silver foliage, structure, and seasonal beauty to any garden space.
