Sorbus ×thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' – Lollipoptree, Bastard service tree

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Sorbus ×thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' – Lollipoptree, Bastard service tree

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Originated as a hybrid between S. aria and S. aucuparia. It is a large shrub or small tree with a slow growth habit and a very compact crown. The crown shape is ovate but widens later and the branches are thick and stiff with white-hairy leaf buds. On the lower half, the green leaf has 1 - 4 pairs of leaflets, the top leaf is decreasingly lobed. On the underside, the leaves are grey hairy. The flower corymbs are about 10 cm across, individual flowers are about 1 cm across. The flower stalks are hairy. In late summer, red fruits appear, which vary in size. These are ovoid to ball-shaped with a diameter of 1 - 1.4 cm. 'Fastigiata' should be planted in a wind-protected location.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
8-10 m
Crown
ovoid / egg-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green
Flowers
white, flowers in May
Fruits
red
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5b (-26,0 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, parks, squares, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, large gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Synonyms
Sorbus x thuringiaca ‘Quercifolia’
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil ovoid/egg-shaped 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green white May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Sorbus ×thuringiaca 'Fastigiata'

Sorbus ×thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sorbus ×thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8-10 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Sorbus ×thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sorbus ×thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Sorbus ×thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' blooms in may.
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