Plant Details

Sorbus latifolia

French Hales

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General Information

Scientific name: Sorbus latifolia
Also known as: French Hales

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree
Size: Medium
Height: 14.00 m
Width: 10.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
None

Description

Fruit - raw or cooked. The fruit is usually puréed when eaten raw. To do this, the fruit should be stored in a cool, dry place until it is nearly, but not completely ripe. At that point, the fruit has a delicious flavor, reminiscent of a lush tropical fruit. The fruits are small, about 1.5 cm in diameter, and grow in clusters, which makes harvesting easier.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Crown Data

Crown Type: Narrow pyramidal
Crown Density: Dense crown