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Sorbus austriaca, commonly known as the Austrian whitebeam, is a deciduous tree native to central and southeastern Europe, including Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Yugoslavia. Sorbus austriaca (Latin: Sorbus austriaca, family Rosaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Sorbus austriaca is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Sorbus austriaca is a member of the Rosaceae family native to AL, AT, BG, DE, GR, and IT. Sorbus austriaca thrives in full to partial sun, requiring moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Sorbus austriaca grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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