Sorbus thur. 'Fastigiata' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Bastard service tree 'Fastigiata' (Sorbus thuringiaca) is a large conical shrub with decorative, orange-red, round fruits that stay on for a very long time. It produces white flowers arranged in panicles from May to June. The Bastard service tree 'Fastigiata' also has lanceolate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and grows to a width of around 4.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sorbus hybrida, Sorbus thuringiaca 'Quercifolia'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * Olive-green shoots * attractive orange-red, yellow autumn colouring * Resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, can be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Bastard service tree 'Fastigiata' are medium green, lanceolate, alternate, lobed. Bastard service tree 'Fastigiata' turns bright orange-red to yellow in autumn.

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Bastard service tree 'Fastigiata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bastard service tree 'Fastigiata' is a large shrub that grows in a conical shape. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 7 m and is approx. 2.5 - 4.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The white flowers of Bastard service tree 'Fastigiata' appear in panicles from May to June.

Fruit
The orange-red, round fruits of Sorbus thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' are particularly decorative. These appear from August. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbus thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' are olive green.