Sorbus thibetica
Tibetan whitebeam
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Sorbus thibetica.
Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Tibetan whitebeam
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Tibetaanse lijsterbes
- French
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- Sorbier du Tibet
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
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 thibetica (Cardot) Hand.-Mazz., name ID 2992431, row 857578; Micromeles thibetica (Cardot) Mezhenskyj, name ID 3236386, row 656107
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 855534; name ID 2991335; Sorbus L.. Family column.
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Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.
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Plants For A Future
Sorbus thibetica — PFAF Plant Database
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Plant name and author citation: Sorbus thibetica (Cardot.) Hand-Mazz.
- Description: Plant name and author citation: Sorbus thibetica (Cardot.) Hand-Mazz.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Micromeles thibetica (Cardot) Mezhenskyj | Plants of the World Online
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: Accepted-name header; distribution; life form; synonyms or hybrid formula as applicable
- Description: Accepted-name header; distribution; life form; synonyms or hybrid formula as applicable
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