Sorbus intermedia - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Persian service tree (Sorbus intermedia) is a small, ovoid tree with decorative, red, round fruits that keep for a very long time. It produces creamy white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from May to June. The Persian service tree also bears leathery, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 7 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Sorbus scandica, Scandosorbus intermedia, Borkhausenia intermedia.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * red-brown shoots * attractive yellow-orange autumn colouring * drought-resistant, resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, heat-loving, can be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Persian service tree are dark green, ovate, leathery, alternate, lobed. Persian service tree is bright yellow-orange in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Persian service tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Persian service tree is a small, ovoid tree with a closed, opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 4 - 7 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

Care
- Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant. - A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Persian service tree appear in umbrella clusters from May to June.

Fruit
The red, round fruits of Sorbus intermedia are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Very long-lasting.

Use
Solitary

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

Root
Sorbus intermedia is a heartroot.