''Sorbus thibetica'' (康藏花楸),
the Tibetan whitebeam, is a
species of
flowering plant in the
family Rosaceae,
native
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People
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to south western China and the Himalayas. Growing to tall by broad, it is a substantial
deciduous tree. Like other whitebeams, the undersides of the leaves are white, giving a dramatic effect when the wind blows through them.
The more compact
cultivar 'John Mitchell' has gained the
Royal Horticultural Society's
Award of Garden Merit
The Award of Garden Merit (AGM) is a long-established annual award for plants by the British Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It is based on assessment of the plants' performance under UK growing conditions.
History
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References
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Flora of Tibet
thibetica
Trees of Nepal