{"product_id":"swedish-whitebeam-sorbus-intermedia","title":"Swedish Whitebeam (sorbus intermedia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwedish whitebeam is a small deciduous tree characterized by leaves with grey hairs on the underside, giving the tree a silvery appearance. The tree is a triple hybrid among the European mountain ash (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSorbus aucuparia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), wild service tree (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSorbus torminalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and whitebeam (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSorbus aria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). It is native to north-western Europe but has long been cultivated and is now naturally found in other parts of Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood is suitable for tool handles but not of any commercial importance. The tree’s flowers provide nectar for insects and its fruits are consumed and dispersed by various birds. Due to the tree’s tolerance to air-pollution and its ornamental value, it is often planted along streets in urban areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwedish whitebeam grows in a wide range of soil types, as long as they are rich and well-drained. The tree is particularly suitable for exposed and coastal sites, preferably planted in places with plenty of light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58497688437080,"sku":null,"price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/Swedish_Whitebeam-Optimized.jpg?v=1789903188","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/swedish-whitebeam-sorbus-intermedia","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}