Karpatiosorbus latifolia, commonly known as the Broad-leaved Whitebeam or Service Tree of Fontainebleau, is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to limestone hills and mixed deciduous woodlands in Europe. It typically grows to between 10 and 20 meters tall, with a trunk up to 60 centimeters in diameter. The Broad-leaved Whitebeam is notable for its broad, oval leaves which turn a golden yellow in autumn, and its clusters of white flowers that bloom in spring, followed by red to orange berries that are attractive to wildlife. The bark is smooth and silvery-grey, adding to its ornamental value.

The Broad-leaved Whitebeam is valued for its ornamental foliage and flowers, as well as its adaptability to various soil types, though it prefers calcareous soils. It is used in ornamental plantings, arboretum collections, and as a specimen tree in gardens and parks. It requires part shade to full sun, medium water, and well-drained soils. While it is not commonly known for serious disease or pest issues, fireblight can be a problem in some areas. It is not typically invasive when grown outside its native range but should be monitored to ensure it does not outcompete local flora.CC BY-SA 4.0