Sorbus thibetica explained

Sorbus thibetica (康藏花楸),^[1] the Tibetan whitebeam, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae, native to south western China and the Himalayas. Growing to 200NaN0 tall by 150NaN0 broad, it is a substantial deciduous tree. Like other whitebeams, the undersides of the leaves are white, giving a dramatic effect when the wind blows through them.^{[2] [3]}

The more compact cultivar 'John Mitchell' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sorbus thibetica . Flora of China . 14 November 2018.
2. Book: RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. 2008. Dorling Kindersley. United Kingdom. 978-1405332965. 1136.
3. Web site: Sorbus thibetica Tibetan whitebeam PFAF Plant Database.
4. Web site: RHS Plant Selector - Sorbus thibetica 'John Mitchell'. 5 March 2021.
5. Web site: AGM Plants - Ornamental . July 2017 . 98 . Royal Horticultural Society . 14 November 2018.