Sorbus × thuringiaca 'Fastigiata'
mountain ash, Rowan ( syn. Sorbus hybrida 'Fastigiata' )
This distinctive rowan hybrid combines ornamental qualities and resilience in a formal, columnar form ideal for urban gardens. Emerging narrow in youth, the foliage unfurls with dark green upper surfaces and silvery grey undersides reminiscent of Sorbus aria (Whitebeam). Come autumn, the leaves transform to brilliant orange tones. Clusters of creamy white spring flowers give way to abundant orange-red berry bunches that provide winter interest for birds. Though narrow when young, the tree broadens with age into an oval shape. Offering year-round interest and extreme durability, Sorbus × thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' is a stellar choice where space is limited or conditions are challenging.
How to care for Sorbus × thuringiaca Fastigiata:
Avoiding frozen and waterlogged soil, trees should be planted out as they arrive. If you've ordered a bare root tree, soak the roots in a bucket of water for half an hour prior to planting, or if this is not possible, they can be heeled in temporarily, covering their roots with soil, or potted up.
Protect from cold, drying winds. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole. To safeguard your trees during shipping and their initial growth, we may supply them attached to a bamboo cane. This support system helps prevent bending or snapping during the early years, ensuring a strong and healthy start. We recommend leaving the cane in place for up to three years, checking the ties seasonally to prevent excessive tightening. Once the tree has developed sufficient strength to stand independently, the cane can be removed. In addition, we advise staking the tree and any attached cane, securely to provide additional support.
Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.
Protect from cold, drying winds. When planting incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost in the planting hole. To safeguard your trees during shipping and their initial growth, we may supply them attached to a bamboo cane. This support system helps prevent bending or snapping during the early years, ensuring a strong and healthy start. We recommend leaving the cane in place for up to three years, checking the ties seasonally to prevent excessive tightening. Once the tree has developed sufficient strength to stand independently, the cane can be removed. In addition, we advise staking the tree and any attached cane, securely to provide additional support.
Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in late autumn or winter.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
10m
Eventual spread:
8m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This tree is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans/Pets: Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten
bare root | 1.2m tall
£54.99
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9 litre pot | 2 - 2.5m tall
£69.99
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