Whitebeam

Aria edulis

Tree10×8 mzone 4–9light shade

Profile

Family: Rosaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 10 m
Spread: 8 m
Growth: slow
Lifespan: 100 years
First yield: after 6 years
Hardiness: zone 4–9
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: dry – very wet
pH: 6 – 8
Synonyms: Common Whitebeam, Chess apple

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Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible5 of 10

Medicinal2 of 10

Other uses5 of 10

Growing

Aria edulis prefers sunny sites with calcareous, well-drained soils. The plant is drought-tolerant and needs moderate watering. Propagation is by seed, which should be stratified before sowing. Regular pruning promotes vigor.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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