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Sorbus domestica

Also Known As

  • Service Tree
  • True Service Tree

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 50'-70'
  • W: 30'-40'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Sorbus domestica plant details

Sorbus domestica is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus domestica

Plant type: tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 70 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus domestica

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Broadly columnar with open spreading branches, this 50-70' x 30-40' tree willingly shares its feathery (w/ 13-21 leaflets) leaves, bright orange-red fall color, shiny winter buds, and 1" yellow-green-tinged-red fruits (edible when bletted). S/M

Gardening facts about Sorbus domestica plant

How to Grow Sorbus domestica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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