Sorbus torminalis - 40-60 CM C1

Description
The Wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis) is an ovoid tree with decorative, orange-coloured fruits. It produces white flowers arranged in umbrella clusters from May to June. The Wild service tree also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Torminalis glaberrima.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * Olive-green shoots * the blossoms are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring * heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, thermophilic, cannot be overplanted

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Wild service tree are medium green, alternate, lobed. Wild service tree turns bright orange-yellow in autumn.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The Wild service tree has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Wild service tree is an ovoid growing tree with a translucent, closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 20 m and is approx. 7 - 15 m wide. As a rule, it grows 40 - 60 cm per year.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Fruit
The orange-coloured berries of Sorbus torminalis are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Use
Solitary plant, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbus torminalis are olive green.

Root
Sorbus torminalis is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.