Sorbus thur. 'Fastigiata' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
These produce orange-red, round fruits from August onwards, which keep for a very long time.

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

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

Leaves
Attractive orange-red to yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Bastard service tree 'Fastigiata' is conical in structure. Slow growing.

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 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 in colour.