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  • A mature specimen of Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigiata in an urban environment
  • The autumn colour of Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigiata on the Barcham Trees nursery
  • Medium Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigiata
  • Large Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigiata
  • Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigata in summer foliage on the Barcham Trees nursery
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Hybrid Whitebeam, Service Tree

Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigiata

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£254.00

About this product

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.

This tree makes a fine street tree and is a super choice for urban environments and gardens alike.

It is useful for restricted spaces, and given optimum conditions and space, this tree can reach over 10m in height.

Offering year-round interest and extreme durability, this tree is a great choice when the soil quality is doubtful or if the planting site has harsh environmental conditions.

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

Mature height: 7-12m

Specifications

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