Sorbus aria

Sorbus aria (Common Whitebeam) is a deciduous flowering tree in the Rosaceae family.

It is compact and domed, with very few upswept branches. It favours dry limestone and chalk soil. The flowers, which are cream-white and hermaphroditic appear in May, where they get pollinated by insects. When pollinated, the flowers form scarlet-colored berries, which are often times eaten by birds.

Synonyms

 * Aria nivea Host.