Sorbus encompasses both deciduous trees and shrubs characterized by either simple or pinnate foliage. These plants produce clusters of small flowers that can be white or pink, which are succeeded by berries that may be white, yellow, pink, red, or brown. Certain species also exhibit notable autumn foliage.

Sorbus californica

Sorbus caloneura is a sizable shrub or a small tree that can reach heights of 12 meters in its natural habitat, while cultivated specimens typically grow to 4-5 meters. It features upright stems and broad, spreading branches that form a flat-topped, layered crown. The leaves, which are simply shaped and doubly serrated, emerge in early spring or late winter with a bronze hue, transitioning to green before displaying a golden-orange color in the fall. In early summer, dense clusters of white flowers, measuring 5-8 centimeters across and accented with pink-purple anthers, bloom. These are followed by rounded or pear-shaped brown fruits, approximately 1 centimeter long, appearing in late summer and early autumn.

Sorbus caloneura

Sorbus cambrensis

This deciduous tree reaches heights of approximately 10 meters. Its leaves can grow up to 20 centimeters long and are composed of 6 to 7 pairs of ovate, blue-green leaflets. In the fall, these leaflets transform into various shades of orange, red, and yellow. It produces white flowers that give way to dark red fruits, which gradually transition to a pink hue as they mature.

Sorbus carmesina

Sorbus cashmiriana Hedl. is a sizable, spreading deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its leaves, which can have as many as 19 elongated leaflets. The plant displays minimal autumn coloration. It produces pale pink flowers, which are succeeded by clusters of long-lasting white fruits that measure approximately 12mm in diameter.

Sorbus cashmiriana Hedl.

Sorbus caucasica

Sorbus chamaemespilus

Sorbus cheddarensis

Sorbus cinereopubescens

Sorbus colchica

This is a compact, broadly conical tree featuring upright branches and dark green, ash-like foliage. In the fall, the leaves transition to shades of yellow, then red or purple. In spring, it produces creamy-white flowers grouped in heads that can reach 15 cm in diameter, which are succeeded by clusters of red or orange-red berries.

Sorbus commixta

Sorbus commixta 'Carmencita'

'Sorbus commixta 'Embley' is a medium-sized, upright deciduous tree featuring pinnate foliage made up of as many as 17 elongated, sharply pointed leaflets that transform into vivid shades of red and orange during the fall. It bears creamy-white blossoms, followed by glossy red fruits.

Sorbus commixta 'Embley'

Sorbus commixta 'Jermyns'

Sorbus commixta 'Ravensbill' is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree known for its unique elongated, curved, blue-black winter buds. In spring, these buds unfurl into dark green leaves that are composed of pairs of serrated leaflets. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into shades of orange, red, and yellow. The tree produces white flowers in the spring, which give way to clusters of orange to orange-red fruits that hang gracefully in the fall.

Sorbus commixta 'Ravensbill'

Sorbus commixta 'Serotina'

Sorbus commixta aff. 'Serotina'

Sorbus commixta from Ulleungdo, South Korea

Sorbus commixta subsp. randaiensis

Sorbus commixta var. rufoferruginea

Sorbus commixta var. rufoferruginea 'Longwood Sunset'

Sorbus commixta var. rufoferruginea prostrate

Sorbus commixta var. sachalinensis

Sorbus coronata is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of approximately 10 meters. Its leaves are dark green, ranging from ovate to lanceolate in shape, and can grow up to 13 centimeters long. The undersides of the leaves are coated with fine, grayish hairs and display prominent venation. In spring, the tree produces small clusters of white flowers, which give way to red fruits in the autumn months.

Sorbus coronata

Sorbus corymbifera is a deciduous tree that can grow up to approximately 15 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate to elliptical, measuring up to 13 centimeters long, featuring toothed edges. In cultivated settings, these leaves may retain some greenery throughout the winter and are covered in rusty brown hairs on both surfaces. The tree produces small clusters of whitish flowers, which can span up to 5 centimeters across, and these are succeeded by rounded fruits that are reddish-brown and reach about 2 centimeters in diameter.

Sorbus corymbifera

Sorbus coxii

Sorbus croceocarpa

Sorbus cuneifolia

Sorbus danubialis

Sorbus decipentiformis

Sorbus decipiens

Sorbus decora 'Gaspé'

Sorbus decora 'Grootendorst'

Sorbus decora (Sarg.) C.K. Schneid.

Sorbus degenii

Sorbus dentata

Sorbus devoniensis is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 13 meters. Its leaves are oblong to elliptical in shape, shallowly lobed, and serrated along the edges, measuring up to 12 centimeters in length. The upper surface of the leaves is dark green, while the underside is greyish-green and covered in fine hairs. In late spring, the tree produces creamy-white flower clusters, which are succeeded by rounded fruits that measure up to 1.5 centimeters in diameter. These fruits transition from orange to brown as they mature.

Sorbus devoniensis

Sorbus devoniensis 'Devon Beauty'

Sorbus discolor (Maxim.) Maxim. is a deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of 7 to 10 meters. It features an open crown with branches that ascend gracefully. The leaves are pinnate, consisting of 11 to 15 leaflets that are partly serrated and dark green, turning vibrant shades in the autumn. In late spring or early summer, clusters of white flowers bloom, which are later succeeded by loosely arranged clusters of rounded fruit. These fruits are creamy-yellow with a pink tint and appear on red stalks during late summer and early autumn.

Sorbus discolor (Maxim.) Maxim.

Sorbus domestica is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It features a rounded, airy canopy with branches that extend horizontally, and its bark exhibits a unique orange-brown hue that develops into small rectangular fissures over time. The leaves are pinnate, measuring between 15 and 22 centimeters in length, and consist of 13 to 21 elongated, serrated leaflets that display a dark yellowish-green color, transforming to shades of orange-red or yellow during the autumn months. In early summer, the tree produces domed clusters of greyish-cream flowers, approximately 10 centimeters in diameter. These blossoms give way to green fruits, 2 to 3 centimeters long, which acquire a brownish-red tint on their sunlit side as they mature, resembling miniature apples or pears by late summer and into early autumn.

Sorbus domestica

Sorbus domestica 'Rosie'

Sorbus domestica f. pomifera

Sorbus domestica f. pyrifera

Sorbus dumosa

Sorbus dunnii is a compact deciduous tree that can reach heights of around 7 meters. Its leaves are elliptic to oblong, measuring between 10 and 15 centimeters in length, and feature finely serrated edges. New foliage appears in a bronze-red hue before transitioning to green, displaying hairy, white undersides and distinct brownish veins. In spring, the tree produces dense clusters of small white flowers, each cluster reaching up to 7 centimeters in diameter, which are succeeded by rounded red fruits.

Sorbus dunnii

Sorbus eburnea is a gradually maturing deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by its branching structure. Its foliage consists of numerous small, narrowly oval leaflets that are dark green and feature serrated margins. In spring, it produces clusters of white flowers, which later give way to greenish-white berries. In the fall, the leaves transform into shades of yellow, orange, and bronze.

Sorbus eburnea

Sorbus eleonorae is a deciduous shrub or small tree, characterized by its oval leaves, which can reach lengths of up to 17 centimeters and feature prominent veins. In late spring, it produces clusters of small white flowers, which are succeeded by rounded fruits that measure up to 1.5 centimeters in diameter. These fruits begin as green and gradually transition to brown as they mature.

Sorbus eleonorae

"Sorbus ellipsoidalis" is a compact deciduous tree that reaches heights of up to 6 meters. Its leaves can grow as long as 28 centimeters and consist of 5 to 7 pairs of elliptical leaflets, which feature serrated edges on their upper portions. In spring, the tree produces clusters of white flowers, which later give way to small white fruits measuring approximately 1 centimeter in diameter.

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