The Sorbus torminalis is a medium-sized deciduous ornamental tree with clusters of cream flowers in spring/summer and small red-brown fruits in autumn.
Description
The Sorbus torminalis, also known as the Wild Service Tree, is a native deciduous tree to 25m, with broad, pinnately lobed leaves. The tree produces clusters of cream flowers in late spring/early summer and produces red-brown fruits in autumn, making this tree great for both wildlife and seasonal interest.
The Sorbus torminalis will grow higher than 12m/39ft tall and 8m/26ft wide (within 20-50 years), making this an excellent choice for medium to large-size gardens.
Planting Position
The Sorbus torminalis will thrive in most soils, although it prefers well-drained, moist, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade positioning.
Attributes
Bushy, medium-sized deciduous garden tree or shrub. Ideal as a specimen tree, wall-side borders and hedges
Container options are available here
Sorbus torminalis | Wild Service Tree | Bare Root
Whilst smaller trees are often cheaper, easier to handle and more forgiving in terms of their level of care required, a more mature tree can provide a fantastic instant impact if you are able to care for it over the first few years.
- Standard or Feathered?
Standard trees - have a clear stem up to a minimum of 1.8m and a well-formed head of branches.
Feathered trees - Usually has an upright central leader and side brancehs that emerge down the main stem.
- Which Girth Size Should I Choose?
Our most common sizes we offer are relatively easy to ship and plant. The measurement is the circumference of the trunk at 1m above the roots.
6-8cm girth - 2.50m to 2.75m in height
8-10cm girth - 2.75m to 3.00m in height
- Standard or Feathered?
