Hybrid Whitebeam, Service Tree

The foliage of Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigiata, also known as Service Tree, retains some of the beauty of its parent, Sorbus aria. Each leaf emerges with a dark green surface and light silvery-grey underside, turning to a brilliant orange in the autumn.

The creamy white flowers appear in clusters in the spring and are followed by abundant bunches of red berries in the autumn. These berries will remain on the tree well into the winter or until they are picked from the tree by the birds.

Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigiata forms a small tree at maturity. It is columnar when young and becomes broadly oval with time.

It is a tough tree that can withstand some wind and cold. On the other hand, it is tolerant of direct heat and air pollution and thrives on most soils, performing best on well-drained ones.

Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigiata makes an excellent street tree and is a superb choice for both urban landscapes and garden settings.

Its narrow, upright form is particularly useful in restricted spaces, yet when given optimal conditions, it can still reach over 10 metres in height.

With year-round interest and impressive durability, Fastigiata performs well even in poor soils or challenging environmental conditions, making it a reliable option for difficult planting sites.

If you live in an area prone to rabbits or deer, then we recommend rabbit guards for these trees.

Mature height: 7-12m

Common names

Hybrid Whitebeam, Service Tree

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Rounded

Blossom Colour

White

Information Flags

Good for bees, Urban

Looks good in

Autumn, Spring

Location

Garden, Parkland

Genus

Sorbus