Sorbus arbutifolia (L.) Heynh.
Scientific Name: Sorbus arbutifolia (L.) Heynh.
Synonyms: Aronia arbutifolia (L.) Pers. var. <i>brilliantissima</i> hort., Aronia arbutifolia (L.) Pers. var. <i>glabra</i> Elliott, Aronia glabrescens Spach, Aronia pumila M. Roem., Aronia pubens Spach, Aronia pyrifolia (Lam.) Pers., Crataegus pyrifolia Lam., Halmia tomentosa M. Roem. var. <i>pyrifolia</i> (Lam.) M. Roem., Mespilus arbutifolia L., Photinia pyrifolia (Lam.) K.R. Robertson & Phipps, Pyrus arbutifolia (L.) L. f., Pyrus arbutifolia (L.) L. f. var. <i>glabra</i> Cronquist, Sorbus arbutifolia (L.) Heynh.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rosales / Rosaceae / Aronia Medik./ Sorbus arbutifolia (L.) Heynh.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | SOAR8 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Shrub |
| Native Locations | SOAR8 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Sorbus arbutifolia (L.) Heynh..
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -18 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 130 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| Moisture Use | High |
| pH, Maximum | 7.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 2700 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 700 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 34 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 20 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 5.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 5 |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Form | Colonizing |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Red |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Low |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed per Pound | 256000 |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | Yes |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Mid Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | Low |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | Yes |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
