Karpatiosorbus admonitor, the No Parking Whitebeam, is a small, deciduous tree with attractive white flowers and red berries, native to the Carpathian Mountains.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers consistent moisture, especially when young.
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures once established.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding; best to fertilize in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during establishment and periods of drought, especially when young. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant but performs best with consistent moisture.
Prune to shape the tree and remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. The best time for structural pruning is late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Light maintenance pruning can be done in summer to maintain form.
Propagation is typically done by grafting onto a suitable rootstock, usually a related Sorbus species. Seed propagation is possible but may result in variable offspring.
Take cuttings in summer and root them under humid conditions.
Repot young trees every 2-3 years in early spring before new growth emerges. Use a well-draining potting mix. Mature trees rarely require repotting and are best transplanted when dormant. Ensure adequate root space.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of No Parking Whitebeam (Karpatiosorbus admonitor)
Where No Parking Whitebeam (Karpatiosorbus admonitor) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Karpatiosorbus |
| Species | Karpatiosorbus admonitor |
Similar in genus Karpatiosorbus
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