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    Sorbus torminalis

    Scientific Name: Torminalis glaberrima

    Also Known As

    • Checkers Tree
    • Chequers Tree
    • Wild Service Tree

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 30'-70'
    • W: 20'-50'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Sorbus torminalis plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sorbus torminalis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 20 FT - 50 FT - wide, 30 FT - 70 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sorbus torminalis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?Rare in cultivation, yet few trees of its size are more striking? (Bean) this 30-40' tree has large boldly-cut polished-green leaves which turn yellow and crimson in fall, and a mass of blush-white flowers followed by gold-brown fruits. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Sorbus torminalis plant

    How to Grow Sorbus torminalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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