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Gibbsii Mountain Ash or Rowan Tree Sorbus hybrida Gibbsii **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**

Gibbsii Mountain Ash or Rowan Tree Sorbus hybrida Gibbsii **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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Gibbsii Mountain Ash or Rowan Tree Sorbus hybrida Gibbsii **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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Gibbsii Mountain Ash or Rowan Tree Sorbus hybrida Gibbsii **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
Gibbsii Mountain Ash or Rowan Tree Sorbus hybrida Gibbsii **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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Gibbsii Mountain Ash or Rowan Tree Sorbus hybrida Gibbsii **FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + FREE 100% TREE WARRANTY**
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 £84.50 
Available Options:
Size Qty
100+ cm  
125+ cm (+£18.00)   

For taller options and non-tree planting schemes Contact us stating species, height/girth and delivery postcode.  

Options Explained (Click the link for Bare Root Gibbsii Mountain Ash Tree)

100+cm:
1-2 year in a 5 -7L container
125+cm: 125-175cm tall, 7-12L container, 2-3 year feathered or half standard (please specify at checkout if important)

Gibbsii Mountain Ash

Someone decided that the S. hydrida ‘Fastigiata' just was not good enough, not cutting the mustard, not making the grade, failing to perform or was not reaching its potential. For what ever reason, they worked their magic and came up with the Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii'. It has a more compact habit which in non gardening terminology means that it is not that tall nor does it spread very much making it very suitable for smaller gardens. Just to clarify, it is not that small making it suitable for window boxes (we do get some odd questions so just pre-empting them).

Expect white flowers in Spring, from the tree that is, not from the local florist. These turn into green fruits which then turn into a coral red and then remain on the tree for quite some time.

The Sorbus Gibbsii is also considered hardy so the "usual" UK weather should not present it with a problem.

Compared to the Fastigiata it has larger bunches of fruits making it even more appealing for the birds and those wanting to make jellies etc with them. The bark is smooth and grey and a little grooved at the base.

The Gibbsii originated in England in 1924. This was the year Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell attended the Paris Olympics which was the story that Chariots of fire was based on. So if you see your tree bending in the wind, it still maybe caught up in the Olympic spirit and may actually be "dipping for the finish line" in traditional finishing style.

The Gibbsii is so good that it has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit. As it has so many great qualities, the Gibbsii Mountain Ash is particularly suitable for public space planting because it is attractive to look at, is particularly long lived and its upright shape makes it a good option for roadside planting. Its Autumn colours make the Gibbsii even more interesting maybe not enough to pull up a chair and watch the whole colour range for three months but worthy of getting your attention.

Mountain Ash Gibbsii is not like Michael Jacksons children in that it needs high maintenance but will benefit from the occasional thinning to promote new growth.

As with many other Sorbus, the Gibbsii is suitable for coastal planting and will tolerate wet conditions but not standing water. If you have the local water board measuring your garden up to be an additional reservoir for the area, you may have a drainage issue and therefore not suitable for planting this tree.

The Gibssi is considered a small height tree (this information does not come from the small tree averse taller trees but a guy with a tape measure) so expect a height of around 4 metres after ten years. It could go on to grow more but local conditions and weather play a large part in this. Manual pruning can of course keep the tree to the exact height you want, well, until it grows a bit more again but you know what we mean.

If your garden has clay soil then the Gibbsii Mountain Ash will tolerate this and still perform well. If the local pottery club restocks its clay bin from your borders then you may want to consider adding some organic material to the spot where you are planting just to help it along a little. You can also plant in acid or neutral soil.

You can plant the Gibbsii in full sun or partial shade in an exposed or sheltered environment. We know this sounds like anywhere but nuclear submarines, bottom of coal mines etc, you may struggle to get the results you expected.

Message card included at no additional cost if required. Just add the information required on the card at checkout.

See What Our Customers Are Saying About Our Gibbsii Mountain Ash Tree
Hello Alan Dogsbody Thank you for your message below and being so considerate *about the Sorbus Gibbsii, Sorbus Copepr Kettle, Sorbus Joseph Rock and Sorbus Rosiness. The fruit trees you have already supplied were very nice condition and are now happy in the ground - Thank you. Best wishes Ed 0820-25535
Despite the gloomy times we live in, my wife and I have been hugely bucked by our rowan tree *(Gibbsii Mountain Ash) which this spring WILL produce flowers, and then hopefully, fruit. Your advice has clearly done the trick – THANK YOU! Attached are pics of two of the clusters. Regards Bill Walston 0420-23126
Dear Alan, I am delighted by my Rowan which looks very much at home, thank you. It arrived well packed and was planted in its designated spot. It still has some of its leaves 😊 which my gardener ( sounds grand but she is a marvel and helps me out weekly for 2 hours ) expected. I believe positive vibes are helpful. The hawthorn has also been planted and has retained its leaves, so far. I am very pleased with my orders, there packaging and speed of arrival. I will definitely order any more trees and hedging from you next year and will ensure that family and friends hear about you; you are close by.Many thanks, Anna 1019

Hi there, Yes received trees on time and in one piece. They are in excellant condition and I am really pleased with them. The service was 1st class and I certainly do NOT have any complaints! Thankyou Kathryn Kidd 1013
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Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard:
Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground. 
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot. 
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem. 
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.

Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us

Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.

Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season. 

Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.

Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back. 

Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy. 

Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details. 

Sorbus Not Flowering
Sounds like it might need a fertilizer. Nitrogen encourages leafy growth, often at the expense of flowers and fruit. Select a fruit tree specific fertilizer, or use a fertilizer that promotes flowers, such as "0-10-10" or "15-30-15." The numbers represent the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contained by the fertilizer. Berry production does vary each year due in to weather conditions. 

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