Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Swedish Whitebeam |
| Scientific Name | Sorbus intermedia |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Tree |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | April (May - Jun) |
| ImageUrl | Sorbus-003 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbots Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 10 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | B |
Flower Details
Description
Swedish Whitebeam is a deciduous tree with a rounded crown, growing up to 20 metres tall. It features dark green, lobed leaves with a white underside and clusters of white flowers that bloom in spring. The tree produces orange-red berries in autumn.
Distribution
Native to southern Sweden and the Baltic region, it is widely planted across Europe as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Caution Advised - berries are edible when cooked but may cause stomach upset if eaten raw in large quantities.
Human Toxicity
Mildly_Toxic
Mildly Toxic - raw berries may cause nausea and vomiting if consumed in large amounts.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs - ingestion of berries can cause gastrointestinal upset.
Active Compounds
Tannins, sorbitol, flavonoids.