Sorbus torminalis
Sorbus torminalis
Sorbus torminalis
Sorbus torminalis

Sorbus torminalis

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(Wild Service Tree) A rare native tree, Sorbus torminalis has maple-like leaves, dark green in summer which turn vivid shades of orange or purple/red in autumn before falling. Established trees have clusters of white flowers in late spring or early summer which are popular with insects, followed by speckled brown fruit in autumn .

Sorbus torminalis grows to be a handsome small or eventually medium sized tree. 

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A rare native tree, Sorbus torminalis has maple-like leaves, dark green in summer which turn vivid shades of orange or purple/red in autumn before falling. Established trees have clusters of white flowers in late spring or early summer which are popular with insects, followed by speckled brown fruit in autumn .

Sorbus torminalis grows to be a handsome small or eventually medium sized tree. 


  • Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soils. Sorbus torminalis does not usually enjoy very wet or waterlogged positions.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Flowering Period: May.
  • Flower Colour: White
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate to vigorous.
  • Habit:  Sorbus torminalis grows to be a small, branching tree in the short term and eventually reaches a medium size.
    • Height: 10 - 15 m (32 - 50 ft)
    • Spread: 12 m (40 ft)

How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Tree - Medium (8m - 15m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Site: Windy, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features
Autumn Colour, Fruit - Ornamental, Screening/Hedge, Wildlife Friendly - Birds

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