Sorbus latifolia
French Hales
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Sorbus latifolia.
Plant photos
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Leaves of Aria latifolia.
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Fruit of Aria latifolia.
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Common names
4 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- French Hales
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Brede lijsterbes
- Breedbladige meelbes
- French
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- Sorbier des oiseleurs
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.
Sources [1]Growing conditions
Moist, Well-drained
Preferred growing conditions. Moisture and drainage are different properties; well-drained soil is not necessarily dry.
Sources [2]Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
None
Harvest
Crown
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Sorbus latifolia (Lam.) Pers., name ID 2992068, row 855654; Sorbus latifolia K.Koch, name ID 2992069, row 855659; Sorbus latifolia Syme, name ID 2992070, row 855662; Aria latifolia (Lam.) M.Roem., name ID 2942040, row 1433372; Aria devoniensis (E.F.Warb.) Mosyakin, Fedor. & McNeill, name ID 3323443, row 758739
- Description: wcvp_names.csv; name, author, status, accepted_plant_name_id and hybrid_formula columns; see per-proposal row records where provided
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 855534; name ID 2991335; Sorbus L.. Family column.
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Royal Horticultural Society
Sorbus latifolia | broad-leaved whitebeam
Relevant sections
- Description: Description; Foliage; Cultivation; Potentially harmful, where applicable
- Soil moisture: Growing conditions: Moisture; Cultivation
- Spread: Size > Max Spread
- Foliage: Botanical details > Foliage
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International Dendrology Society, Trees and Shrubs Online
Karpatiosorbus latifolia
Supports: Description
Relevant sections
- Description: Species account; botanical description and cited horticultural observations
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