Introducing the Sorbus aria Chess-apple, Whitebeam Mountain Ash! This deciduous tree is compact and domed, with few upswept branches, and is native to Europe and the Near-East. The hermaphrodite cream-white flowers appear in May and are insect pollinated, leading to scarlet berries that are often eaten by birds. The leaves are shiny dark green on top and almost white on the underside, transforming the tree's appearance in strong winds. Developed for garden use are the cultivars S. aria 'Lutescens', with very whitish-green early leaves, and S. aria 'Majestica', with large leaves, both having gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This versatile tree is very tolerant of exposed maritime conditions, making it a great windbreak near the coast. Its hard wood is used for furniture, tool handles, and more. Get a Sorbus aria Chess-apple, Whitebeam Mountain Ash for your garden today!