Sorbus torminalis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Sorbus torminalis
Also known as:
Wild Service Tree, Checkertree
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree
Format:
Large
Height:
15.00 m
Width:
10.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood
Wood
Description
Fruits can be eaten both raw and cooked. The taste is best after a frost because they are sweeter then. If the fruit is eaten raw, it can also be "bled," which means that the fruit is stored in a cool, dry place until it is nearly ripe but not yet rotten. At that point, the fruit has a delicious flavor, similar to that of an exotic tropical fruit. This fruit is rich in vitamin C, has a diameter of up to 1.5 cm, and grows in clusters, making harvesting easier.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Breed Piramidaal
Crown Density:
Dichte kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides ground cover that retains moisture and suppresses weeds. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Offers shade and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Corylus colurna Turkish Hazel |
Provides wind protection and enhances biodiversity. |
|
Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut |
Cultivates a symbiotic relationship that improves soil health. |
|
Crataegus monogyna Hawthorn, Oneseed hawthorn |
Enhances pollinator habitat and provides edibles. |
|
Elaeagnus angustifolia Oleaster |
Fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility. |
|
Crataegus aestivalis Eastern Mayhaw, May hawthorn, Mayhaw, Apple Hawthorn |
Supports soil structure and attracts pollinators. |
|
Juglans regia English Walnut |
Provides shade and can deter pests from Sorbus. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Improves moisture retention and provides biodiversity. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Attracts beneficial insects and supports bird habitat. |