Chequer Tree, Wild Service Tree. A rounded tree with upright branches and dark green leaves, turning bronze-yellow in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by russet brown berries. Max Height 15m. Max Spread 7m. Flowers April to May. Fruits June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Sorbus torminalis
A rounded tree with upright branches and dark green leaves, turning bronze-yellow in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by russet brown berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Sorbus |
|---|---|
| Species | torminalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chequer Tree, Wild Service Tree |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15m |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Spread | 7m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | Brown |
| Fruits When | June |
| Moisture | Moist well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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