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 heseltinei

This deciduous tree features broad, oval leaves with toothed edges and a glossy green surface, while the undersides are covered in fine white hairs. In late spring, it produces flat clusters of creamy white blooms, which are succeeded by round red berries in the autumn.

Sorbus hibernica

Sorbus himalaica

Sorbus himalaica 'Gabrielian'

Sorbus hudsonii

Sorbus hugh-mcallisteri

Sorbus hupehensis red-berried

Sorbus hupehensis var. aperta

Sorbus hybrid

Sorbus hybrida L.

Sorbus hybrida L. 'Gibbsii' is a medium-sized deciduous tree characterized by its upward-reaching main branches and a rounded canopy. The leaves are oblong, measuring up to 15 cm, and feature 1-2 pairs of free lobes at the base. This species produces white flowers, which give way to spherical fruits that are deep red and approximately 12 mm in diameter.

Sorbus hybrida L. 'Gibbsii'

Sorbus hybrida var. serrata

Sorbus incana

Sorbus insignis

Sorbus insignis from Arunachal Pradesh, India

Sorbus insignis from Nepal

Sorbus intermedia is a medium-sized deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 12 meters, characterized by its wide, dense crown. The leaves are broad, oval-shaped, and prominently lobed, displaying a rich green hue. In spring, the tree produces clusters of white flowers, which give way to bright red berries in the autumn months.

Sorbus intermedia

Sorbus intermedia 'Brouwers'

Sorbus intermedia agg.

Sorbus jamesonii

Sorbus japonica is a deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 10 meters. Its young branches are densely covered in white hairs. The leaves are ovate, measuring as much as 13 cm in length, with shallow lobes and serrated edges. The undersides of the leaves are also densely hairy, and they exhibit a transformation in autumn, shifting from green to varying hues of yellow, orange, and red. In spring, the tree produces white flowers, which are succeeded by small, rounded red fruits adorned with brown speckles.

Sorbus japonica

Sorbus japonica var. calocarpa

Sorbus karchungii

Sorbus keenanii

Sorbus keissleri

Sorbus khumbuensis

Sorbus koehneana C.K. Schneid. is a medium-sized deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 6 meters. It features reddish young shoots and finely divided pinnate leaves made up of numerous small leaflets. The plant produces creamy-white flowers, followed by small fruits measuring around 6mm. These fruits are white and borne on red stalks.

Sorbus koehneana C.K. Schneid.

Sorbus koehneana subsp. pteridophylla

Sorbus kongboensis

Sorbus kurzii is a compact, deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of approximately 7 meters. Its foliage consists of deep green leaves, measuring up to 13 centimeters long, which are segmented into 4 to 5 pairs of robust, glossy leaflets. The upper portions of these leaflets are serrated, and as autumn approaches, they transition to a reddish hue. The tree produces sparse clusters of greenish-white flowers, which are succeeded by red berries that mature to a white color with a pink tinge.

Sorbus kurzii

Sorbus kusnetzovii

Sorbus lanata

Sorbus lancastriensis is a deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching heights of approximately 6 meters. This species is native to the UK and is primarily located in a limited region near Morecambe Bay. Its leaves are oval-shaped, featuring a felted white underside and a glossy mid-green surface, with prominent venation. In spring, it produces creamy white flowers, which later develop into vibrant orange-red berries.

Sorbus lancastriensis

Sorbus latifolia is a robust, rounded tree that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It features large, wide leaves with serrated edges, displaying a greyish-white hue on their undersides. In late spring or early summer, the tree produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers with five petals. These are succeeded in autumn by berries that take on a brownish-orange color.

Sorbus latifolia

Sorbus latifolia 'Henk Vink'

Sorbus latifolia 'Rezi'PBR

Sorbus laxiflora Koehne

Sorbus leighensis

Sorbus leptophylla is a deciduous shrub or small tree, typically reaching a height of about 3 meters. Its foliage consists of narrow, coarsely serrated green leaves. In spring, it bears flat clusters of white flowers featuring pink anthers, which are succeeded by groups of oval red berries.

Sorbus leptophylla

Sorbus leyana is a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of approximately 10 meters. Its leaves are green, featuring shallow lobes and serrated margins. In late spring, this plant produces flat clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded by groups of rounded, deep red berries. This species is rare, with its wild population limited to a specific area in Wales.

Sorbus leyana

Sorbus ligustrifolia is a deciduous, upright shrub that can grow up to 8 meters tall. It features leaves reminiscent of privet and produces rounded clusters of white blooms in late spring. Following the flowering period, it bears small, green, spherical fruits.

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