Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii' – Bastard service tree

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Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii' – Bastard service tree

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In comparison to the species 'Gibbsii' has branches that ascend at an angle, eventually causing a dense spherical crown to form. The smooth grey trunk is somewhat grooved at the base and the olive-green twigs bear lenticels. Older twigs turn a chocolate brown. The bottom half of the ovoid leaves is pinnate with 2 - 4 pairs of leaflets, while the upper half is lobed. The upper side of the leaves is matt dark green: the underside is greyish-white with hairs. The abundant white flowers emerge in May in umbels measuring approx. 10 cm. The remarkably large fruits emerge from August onwards: they turn from green to coral red. They remain in the tree for a long time. 'Gibbsii' is a vigorous grower and is practically insensitive to bacterial fire blight. Is reasonably resistant to hard surfaces.

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Specifications
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Height
5 - 7 m
Crown
round, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
smooth grey bark, twigs glossy olive-green
Leaf
ovoid, bottom half deeply incised, dark green, 8 - 15 cm
Flowers
white, in umbels with felt-like hairs, Ø 10 cm, May
Fruits
red, spherical, up to 1.5 cm Ø
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
makes few demands, can grow on poor soils
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant), provides food for birds
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Gibbs, Aldenham, England, 1924
Clear stem tree loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green white May early sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) provides food for birds non-toxic (usually) Ornamental fruit
Frequently asked questions
Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii'

Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii' can eventually reach a height of 5 - 7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 5 - 7 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii' 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 hybrida 'Gibbsii' blooms in may.
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