Plant types

Plant styles

Planting conditions

Seasonal interest

Nurseries & Gardens

Photo by Halava

This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.

Show all photos

Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata'

Also Known As

Fastigiata Rowan
Upright European Mountain Ash
Upright European Mountain Ash

Plant type

tree

size

H: 15'-25'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

4a-9b

Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata' plant details

Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: columnar, hedge, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus aucuparia 'Fastigiata'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"A remarkable, slow-growing columnar shrub/small tree (to 15')" (Hillier) with large, divided leaves and showy clusters of sealing-wax-red fruits in fall; might make a fine deciduous hedge. S/M