Sorbus torminalis - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
These produce orange-coloured fruits from October onwards.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Torminalis glaberrima.

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

Leaves
Attractive orange-yellow autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Wild service tree is ovoid in shape and has a translucent, closed crown.

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 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, bee pasture, bird food plant

Shoots
The shoots of Sorbus torminalis are olive green in colour.

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