Sorbus domestica - 1/2 STEM GIRTH 20-25 CM C160

Description
The Service tree (Sorbus domestica) is a spreading, roundish small tree that produces white flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from May to June. These produce green-red, oval fruits from September. The Service tree also has pinnate, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey and scaly. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Bulletpoints
* red-brown shoots * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic, can be partially planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Service trees are medium green, pinnate, alternate, serrate. They are about 18 - 20 cm tall. Service tree is bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Bark
Grey, scaly bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Service tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, roundish.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The white flowers of the Service tree appear in panicles from May to June.

Fruit
The green-red stone fruits have a sour, tart flavour. The stone fruits are oval. Ripening time from September.

Use
Solitary, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbus domestica are red-brown in colour.

Root
Sorbus domestica is a deep-rooting plant.