Sorbus matsumurana (Makino) Koehne is a compact tree or shrub that typically reaches a height of about 4 meters when grown in gardens. It features unique, elongated winter buds measuring approximately 1.25 cm that develop into bluish-green foliage. The leaves are composed of 4 to 6 pairs of leaflets, which display serrated upper portions and transform into hues of purple, red, orange, and yellow in the fall. In spring, it produces small clusters of white flowers, which may give way to rounded to oval red fruits by autumn.

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 matsumurana (Makino) Koehne

"Sorbus megalocarpa" is a broad tree or shrub reaching heights of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are narrowly oval, finely serrated, and prominently veined, measuring as long as 20 centimeters. In spring, the young foliage appears red, transitions to a glossy green, and later turns red again in the fall. The plant produces clusters of creamy-white flowers that emit a strong fragrance, measuring up to 13 centimeters in diameter; these blossoms open concurrently with or prior to the leaves in spring. Following the flowering period, the tree bears hard, egg-shaped fruits that can grow up to 3 centimeters in length, turning brown as they mature.

Sorbus megalocarpa

Sorbus megalocarpa var. cuneata

Sorbus megalocarpa var. megalocarpa

Sorbus meinichii

Sorbus meliosmifolia

This group comprises various microspecies of deciduous shrubs and small trees characterized by pinnately compound leaves reaching lengths of up to 16 cm, consisting of 12 to 14 pairs of small leaflets. In spring, the plants produce clusters of small flowers that range in color from pink to reddish. These are succeeded by white fruits, which may occasionally have a pink hue.

Sorbus microphylla agg.

Sorbus minima is a slow-growing deciduous shrub or small tree that typically reaches a height of about 3 meters. Its leaves are elliptic in shape, shallowly lobed, and feature a woolly, greyish underside. In late spring, the plant produces rounded clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded by groupings of rounded red berries that are speckled in appearance.

Sorbus minima

Sorbus monbeigii (Cardot.) N.P. Balakr.

Sorbus monbeigii misapplied

Sorbus mougeotii

Sorbus muliensis is a deciduous tree that can grow to a height of approximately 10 meters. Its leaves, which can measure up to 23 centimeters in length, are comprised of 6 to 7 pairs of leaflets that display toothed edges. In the autumn, these leaves transition to vibrant shades of orange and red. The tree produces white flowers in the spring, which are succeeded by clusters of white fruits that have a hint of red and pink.

Sorbus muliensis

Sorbus multijuga

Sorbus munda

Sorbus needhamii

Sorbus norvegica

Sorbus nova

Sorbus nubium

Sorbus obtusa aureus

Sorbus occidentalis

Sorbus oligodonta

Sorbus olivacea is a small deciduous tree that can grow to approximately 10 meters in height. Its leaves, measuring up to 23 centimeters, are composed of 5 to 7 pairs of greyish-green leaflets, which have lighter undersides. In spring, this tree produces clusters of flowers that range from white to pinkish-white, which are succeeded by pendulous white fruits that can exhibit pink and red hues when subjected to intense sunlight.

Sorbus olivacea

Sorbus ovalis

Sorbus pallescens

Sorbus pallescens 'White House Farm'

Sorbus paniculata

Sorbus pannonica

Sorbus parva

Sorbus parvifructa is a robust deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. Its foliage comprises leaves that can grow as long as 18 centimeters, featuring 8 to 14 pairs of green leaflets that display appealing autumn hues. In spring, the tree produces white flowers, which are succeeded by tiny, soft pink fruits measuring up to 7 millimeters in length.

Sorbus parvifructa

Sorbus persica

Sorbus pluripinnata

Sorbus pohuashanensis (Hance) Hedl.

Sorbus pohuashanensis ambig.

Sorbus polycarpa

This deciduous tree features coarsely serrated, glossy green foliage with silvery-grey undersides, typically held at an angle on short stems. In late spring, it produces flat clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded in autumn by groups of flattened, round red berries, usually held upright rather than drooping.

Sorbus porrigentiformis

This compact, deciduous shrub reaches a maximum height of 30 cm (12 in) and tends to produce low-growing stems that readily root where they touch the ground. The leaves are pinnate, featuring up to seven pairs of leaflets flanking the central rib. These leaflets are oval to elliptical, with serrated edges and a glossy green finish. As autumn approaches, the foliage shifts to shades of crimson and orange before it drops. In spring, small clusters of pink flowers appear, which are succeeded by crimson berries in summer that eventually turn white with a hint of pink.

Sorbus poteriifolia

Sorbus poteriifolia upright

Sorbus prattii Koehne

Sorbus prattii var. tatsienensis

Sorbus pseudobakyonensis

Sorbus pseudofennica is a diminutive deciduous tree characterized by its dark green leaves that have a glossy texture. The leaves consist of smaller leaflets at the base, culminating in a larger lobed leaflet at the tip. In spring, this tree produces clusters of white flowers, which give way to rounded red berries in the fall. This species is considered rare, with its natural habitat limited to a small population in Scotland.

Sorbus pseudofennica

Sorbus pseudohupehensis

Sorbus pseudomeinichii

Sorbus pseudovilmorinii is a compact deciduous tree that closely resembles Sorbus vilmorinii, though it exhibits a more modest growth rate. It features an arching form and pinnate foliage, producing white blooms in late spring. This species is notable for its red berries, which are succeeded by bright orange and red hues in the autumn.

Sorbus pseudovilmorinii

Sorbus pseudovilmorinii from Guizhou

Sorbus pteridophylla

Sorbus randaiensis is a deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of about 8 meters. Its foliage consists of green leaves, each divided into 8 or 9 pairs of slender leaflets featuring sharply serrated margins. In the fall, the leaves transition to hues of red and bronze. During late spring, the tree produces flattened clusters of white blooms, which are succeeded by oval, reddish berries that appear in late summer and persist into autumn.

Sorbus randaiensis

Sorbus reducta is a compact, suckering shrub that loses its leaves in winter. Its foliage consists of as many as 15 serrated, glossy dark green leaflets, which transition to purple hues in the fall. This plant produces small clusters of white flowers that give way to fruits ranging from pink to white.

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