Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robertsonii
ID:
1014906

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.C.G.Rich

Source:
rjp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 27(4): 370. 2009 [Aug 2009]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001014244



Common Names

  • Sorbus Robertsonii
  • Robertson's Whitebeam
  • Robertson's Serviceberry


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Description

Sorbus robertsonii (also called Robertson's Whitebeam, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Europe, where it is found in moist woods, along streams, and in other wet areas. It has dark green, ovate leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The fruit is a small, red-purple, edible drupe.

Uses & Benefits

Sorbus robertsonii is a deciduous shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sorbus robertsonii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorbus robertsonii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The shrub should be planted in full sun and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Sorbus robertsonii

Sorbus robertsonii can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia.

Species in the Sorbus genus

Sorbus ligustrifolia, Sorbus arranensis, Sorbus decipiens, Sorbus leptophylla, Sorbus matsumurana, Sorbus eminens, Sorbus rupicola, Sorbus croceocarpa, Sorbus mougeotii, Sorbus cashmiriana, Sorbus scopulina, Sorbus commixta, Sorbus gorodkovii, Sorbus hajastana, Sorbus kusnetzovii, Sorbus pontica, Sorbus tauricola, Sorbus himalaica, Sorbus subulata, Sorbus splendida, Sorbus monbeigii, Sorbus aria, Sorbus arachnoidea, Sorbus armeniaca, Sorbus filipes, Sorbus forrestii, Sorbus glomerulata, Sorbus graeca, Sorbus kiukiangensis, Sorbus koehneana, Sorbus kurzii, Sorbus lanata, Sorbus luristanica, Sorbus macrantha, Sorbus microphylla, Sorbus persica, Sorbus reducta, Sorbus rehderiana, Sorbus rinzenii, Sorbus rufopilosa, Sorbus sargentiana, Sorbus scalaris, Sorbus setschwanensis, Sorbus subfusca, Sorbus takhtajanii, Sorbus tamamschjanae, Sorbus tianschanica, Sorbus turkestanica, Sorbus wilsoniana, Sorbus brevipetiolata,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-59914: Based on the initial data import
Timothy Charles Guy Rich (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.G.Rich' in the authors string.