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mountain ash 'Gibbsii'

Sorbus hybrida L. 'Gibbsii'

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Genus: Sorbus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Gibbsii' is a medium-sized deciduous tree with ascending main branches and a rounded crown bearing oblong leaves to 15cm, lobed with 1-2 pairs of free leaflets at base. White flowers are followed by globose, deep red fruits 12mm in length

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer, chip budding in summer or grafting in winter

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, blister beetles, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects and sawflies

Diseases

Susceptible to silver leaf, honey fungus, fireblight and a canker

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years