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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 20'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    • sun - mostly sun
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
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